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How to get fromCounty Kerry to Aran Islandsby bus, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Killarney Bus Stn

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    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    10h 33m

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from County Kerry to Doolincar car
    2. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    3h 3m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbertbus bus 13
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Oranmore Northbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    10h 36m

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Map of how to get from County Kerry to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 333.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between County Kerry, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from County Kerry to Aran Islands. However, you can take the line 276 bus to Killarney Bus Stn, walk to Killarney Mission, take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy, walk to Henry Street, take the bus to Galway Ceannt, 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 vehicle from County Kerry to Inis Oírr via Doolin in around 3h 3m.

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