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How to get fromKillarney National Park to Aran Islandsby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Killarney National Park to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Lisdoonvarnabus bus 331 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 8m

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Ennistrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 17m

  3. Bus, ferry via Galway

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

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    2. Take the train from Limerick 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
    11h

  5. Bus, ferry via Galway #2

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 22m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 214.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Killarney National Park, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Killarney National Park to Aran Islands. However, you can walk to Muckross Abbey, take the bus to Killarney Mission Road, 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 a vehicle from Muckross Abbey to Inis Oírr via Muckross Abbey, Killarney Mission Road, Killarney, Mallow, Limerick Junction, Ennis, Ennis Bus Station, Kilfenora, and Doolin in around 9h 17m.

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