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How to get fromAran Islands to Sligoby ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Aran Islands to Sligo by ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, line 351 bus, taxi, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Doolin Pier to Ballyvaughan Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the taxi from Ballyvaughan Pier to Galway Cathdrltaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Sligo Markieviczbus bus 964
    6h 11m

  2. Ferry, bus via Galway

    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Doolin Pier to Eyre Squarebus bus 351
    3. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Sligo Markieviczbus bus 964
    6h 53m

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Doolin Pier to Eyre Squarebus bus 351
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    7h 24m

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  • Distance: 237.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Aran Islands, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aran Islands to Sligo. However, you can take the ferry to Doolin, walk to Doolin Pier, take the line 351 bus to Ballyvaughan Pier, take the taxi to Galway Cathdrl, then take the bus to Sligo Markievicz. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Sligo Markievicz via Doolin, Doolin Pier, Eyre Square, and Galway Cathdrl in around 6h 53m.

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