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How to get fromBristol to Aran Islandsby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 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 58m

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 20m

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

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BRS - 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 39m

  4. Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - 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
    13h 4m

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

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHX - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    10h 52m

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LGW - SNN
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    12h 35m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 656 km
  • Duration: 10h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 13, 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 the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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.

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