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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 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 The Hand Cross Roadsbus bus C12
    5. Take the taxi from The Hand Cross Roads to Doolintaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 44m

  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 19m

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  • Distance: 245.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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, take the line 215 bus to St Patrick's Street, walk to MacCurtain Street, 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 The Hand Cross Roads, 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 19m.

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