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How to get fromLeixlip to Aran Islandsby bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Leixlip to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry via Bachelors Walk

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    1. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 2m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston 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
    8h 43m

  3. Train, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hazelhatch to Newbridgetrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Newbridge to Limericktrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Limerick 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
    9h 5m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Oranmore Northbus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 33m

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  • Distance: 316.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Leixlip to Aran Islands. However, you can take the line 52 bus to Bachelors Walk, walk to Crampton Quay, take the bus to ATU Galway, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Our Lady's Nativity to Inis Oírr via Heuston Station, Dublin Heuston, Galway, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 8h 43m.

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