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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kenmare to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    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

  2. Bus, train, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 270
    2. Take the train from Killarney to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain train Ic / ...
    5. Take the bus from Ennis Bus Station to The Hand Cross Roadsbus bus C12
    6. Take the taxi from The Hand Cross Roads to Doolintaxi taxi
    7. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 53m

  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, ferry via Galway #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 bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 39m

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  • Distance: 251.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 49m

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 Mission, take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy, take the bus to Ennis Frs Walk, take the bus to Lisdoonvarna, take the line 351 bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Killarney Bus Stn, walk to Killarney, take the train to Limerick Junction, take the train to Limerick, 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.

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