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How to get fromKinsale to Aran Islandsby bus, train, taxi, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Kinsale to Aran Islands by bus, train, taxi, ferry, or plane

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  1. Line 228 bus, train, bus, taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 228
    2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Ennistrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Bus Station to The Hand Cross Roadsbus bus C12
    5. Take the taxi from The Hand Cross Roads to Doolintaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 22m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 20m

  3. Fly, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane ORK - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 29m

Cork Airport (ORK) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kinsale to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Kinsale to Aran Islands. However, you can take the line 228 bus to Cork Patrick's Quay, walk to York Hill, take the line 208 bus to Summerhill N, walk to Cork, take the train to Limerick Junction, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kinsale to Inis Oírr via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, Ennis Station, Doolin, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 9h 20m.

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