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There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to Aran Islands by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Birmingham Airport to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHX - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 30m

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 57m

  3. Fly Birmingham Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BHX - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    10h 36m

  4. Fly Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Ennis B na Trócairebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 46m

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 5m

  6. Fly Birmingham Airport to Cork Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ennis Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    12h 38m

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 585.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Aran Islands. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, take the bus to Doolin, take the line 351 bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, take the bus to ATU Galway, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr.

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