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How to get fromEnniskillen to Aran Islandsby bus or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Enniskillen to Aran Islands by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 30
    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
    8h 18m

  2. Bus, ferry via Doolin

    1. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Cathdrl to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus 350
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 51m

  3. Bus, ferry via Sligo

    1. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 458
    2. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 13m

  4. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballyshannonbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Eyre Squarebus bus 964
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 26m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 309.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Enniskillen, Northern Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Enniskillen to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Cavan Bus Stn, walk to Cavan Cathdrl, 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 Enniskillen to Inis Oírr via Cavan Bus Stn, Cavan Cathdrl, ATU Galway, Doolin, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 8h 51m.

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