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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    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
    8h 15m

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Ennistrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 56m

  3. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Aircraft Hangarsbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane DUB - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    10h 59m

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from George's Street to Athlone Stnbus bus 190
    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
    9h 13m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Drogheda to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Airport Zone 11, 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 train from Drogheda to Inis Oírr via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Limerick Junction, Ennis, Ennis Bus Station, Kilfenora, and Doolin in around 8h 56m.

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