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How to get fromListowel to Aran Islandsby bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Listowel to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbertbus bus 13
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 39m

  2. Car ferry, drive, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Killimer to Doolincar car
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    3h 12m

  3. Bus, ferry via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbertbus bus 13
    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 49m

  4. Bus, ferry via Oranmore

    1. Take the bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbertbus bus 13
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Oranmore Northbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 55m

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  • Distance: 181.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Listowel to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Limerick Colbert, walk to Limerick, take the train to Ennis, walk to Ennis Station, take the bus to Doolin, 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 Listowel to Inis Oírr via Tarbert, Killimer, and Doolin in around 3h 12m.

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