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

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There are 3 ways to get from Bundoran to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Bundoran East to ATU Galwaybus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 35m

  2. Bus, ferry via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Bundoran Centre to Eyre Squarebus bus 964
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 40m

  3. Bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bundoran Centre to Claremorrisbus bus 964
    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
    7h 47m

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Map of how to get from Bundoran to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Bundoran to Aran Islands. However, you can 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 Bundoran Centre to Inis Oírr via Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 7h 40m.

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