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How to get fromCarlow to Aran Islandsby train, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Aran Islands by train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, bus, ferry via Portarlington

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 8m

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 24m

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 48m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to ATU Galwaybus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 40m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 299.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlow to Aran Islands. However, you can take the train to Kildare, take the train to Portarlington, take the train to Galway, walk to Eyre Square, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Inis Oírr via Athlone Stn, Athlone, Galway, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 8h 24m.

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