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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Aran Islandsby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 Airport Zone 11 to ATU Galwaybus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 20m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 20m

  3. Train, bus, ferry via The Point

    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 6m

  4. Fly, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane DUB - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 11m

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 311.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 Terminal 2 Zone 19 to Inis Oírr via Heuston Station, Dublin Heuston, Galway, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 8h 20m.

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