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

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There are 2 ways to get from Cork to Aran Islands by train, bus, or ferry

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    1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Bus Station to Kilfenorabus bus C5
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    6h 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
    7h 35m

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  • Distance: 234.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Aran Islands. However, you can take the train to Limerick Junction, take the train to Limerick, 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 bus from Cork Bus Stn to Inis Oírr via Ennis Station, Doolin, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 7h 35m.

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