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How to get fromAthlone to Aran Islandsby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Oranmore Northbus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    5h 33m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    5h 37m

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Doolin

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    6h 19m

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Map of how to get from Athlone to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 174.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Oranmore North, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Inis Oírr via Galway, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 5h 37m.

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