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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

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    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place 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 51m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston 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 1m

  3. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 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
    11h 28m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 170
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Cathdrl to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 8m

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundalk 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
    9h 20m

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Dundalk to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 390.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundalk 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 Dundalk to Inis Oírr via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Galway, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 9h 1m.

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