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

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There are 3 ways to get from Longford to Aran Islands by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the train from Athlone 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
    6h 59m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Galway Ceanntbus bus 425 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 5m

  3. Bus, train, ferry via Doolin

    1. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 41m

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Map of how to get from Longford to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 220.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Longford, IE-LD, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Longford to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Athlone Stn, walk to Athlone, take the train to Galway, walk to Eyre Square, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longford Stn to Inis Oírr via Galway Ceannt, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 7h 5m.

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