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

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There are 2 ways to get from Louisburgh to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Westport to Galway Ceanntbus bus 456
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 48m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Westport to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    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
    9h

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  • Distance: 200.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Louisburgh to Aran Islands. However, you can take the line 450 bus to Westport, take the bus to Galway Ceannt, 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 vehicle from Louisburgh to Inis Oírr via Westport, Athlone, Galway, Galway Ceannt, Doolin, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 9h.

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