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How to get fromBelmullet to Aran Islandsby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Belmullet to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Béal an Mhuirthead to Castlebarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus bus 430
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 43m

  2. Bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Béal an Mhuirthead to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus 446
    2. Take the bus from Claremorris to An Cheathrú Ruabus bus 431
    3. Drive from An Cheathrú Rua to Doolincar car
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 38m

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  • Distance: 268.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Belmullet to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Castlebar, take the bus to ATU Galway, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Béal an Mhuirthead to Inis Oírr via Ballina Bus Stn, Ballina, Manulla Junction, Claremorris, Claremorris, An Cheathrú Rua, and Doolin in around 9h 38m.

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