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

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There are 5 ways to get from Killarney 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 Killarney to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Bus Station to Kilfenorabus bus C5
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 45m

  2. Bus, ferry

    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
    7h 49m

  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
    8h 47m

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Portarlington

    1. Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain 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
    9h 29m

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 14
    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
    9h 36m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 266 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Killarney to Aran Islands. However, you can take the train to Mallow, 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 Kilfenora, take the taxi to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Inis Oírr via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Ennis Frs Walk, Lisdoonvarna, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 7h 49m.

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