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How to get fromMitchelstown to Aran Islandsby bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Mitchelstown to Aran Islands by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry via Limerick

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    1. Take the bus from Mitchelstown to Limerick Colbertbus bus 328
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 14m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mitchelstown to Limerick Colbertbus bus 328
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 32m

  3. Bus, ferry via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Mitchelstown to Limerick Colbertbus bus 328
    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 23m

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  • Distance: 160.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Mitchelstown, IE-CO, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Mitchelstown 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 bus from Mitchelstown to Inis Oírr via Limerick Colbert, Ennis Station, Doolin, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 7h 32m.

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