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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Crampton Quay

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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

  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 18m

  3. Line 139 bus, train, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Maynooth to Sallins Stationbus bus 139
    2. Take the train from Sallins to Limericktrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Bus Station to Kilfenorabus bus C5
    5. Take the taxi from Kilfenora to Doolintaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 31m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Enfield 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 19m

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  • Distance: 325.3 km
  • Duration: 8h

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

There is no direct connection from Maynooth to Aran Islands. However, you can take the line 115 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 Maynooth University to Inis Oírr via Heuston Station, Dublin Heuston, Galway, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 8h 18m.

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