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How to get fromBlarney Castle to Aran Islandsby bus, train, taxi, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Blarney Castle to Aran Islands by bus, train, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Line 215 bus, train, bus, taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Blarney East to St Patrick's Streetbus bus 215
    2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Ennistrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Bus Station to Kilfenorabus bus C5
    5. Take the taxi from Kilfenora to Doolintaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 21m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 10m

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  • Distance: 246.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Blarney Castle, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Blarney Castle to Aran Islands. However, you can walk to Blarney East, take the line 215 bus to St Patrick's Street, walk to York Hill, take the line 208 bus to Summerhill N, walk to Cork, take the train to Limerick Junction, take the train to Ennis, walk to Ennis Bus Station, take the bus to Kilfenora, take the taxi to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Blarney Castle to Inis Oírr via Blarney, St Patrick's Street, Cork Bus Stn, Ennis Station, Doolin, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 9h 10m.

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