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

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare 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
    8h 35m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay 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 58m

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Portarlington

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington 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
    8h 38m

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the train from Athlone 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 7m

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Portarlington #2

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 20m

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  • Distance: 339.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kilkenny to Aran Islands. However, you can take the train to Kildare, take the train to Galway, walk to Eyre Square, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Inis Oírr via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, ATU Galway, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 8h 58m.

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