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How to get fromKenmare to Aran Islandsby bus, train, or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 270
    2. Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Ennistrain train Ic
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 37m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 270
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Lisdoonvarnabus bus 331 / ...
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 49m

  3. Bus, ferry via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 270
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    4. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    10h 40m

  4. Bus, train, ferry via Portarlington

    1. Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 270
    2. Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 16m

  5. Bus, train, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 270
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 14
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 20m

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  • Distance: 307.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Kenmare to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Killarney Bus Stn, walk to Killarney, take the train to Mallow, take the train to Limerick Junction, take the train to Ennis, walk to Ennis Bus Station, take the bus to The Hand Cross Roads, take the taxi to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kenmare to Inis Oírr via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney Mission, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Ennis Frs Walk, Lisdoonvarna, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 9h 49m.

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