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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kildare to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Kildare Village to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 8m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portarlington 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
    7h 19m

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Doolin

    1. Take the train from Portarlington 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
    8h 1m

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  • Distance: 246 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Kildare to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Ennis Frs Walk, walk to Ennis B na Trócaire, take the bus to Doolin, take the line 351 bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kildare to Inis Oírr via Portarlington, Galway, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 7h 19m.

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