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How to get fromNewcastle West to Aran Islandsby bus, ferry, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle West to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, car, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Lisdoonvarnabus bus 331 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    6h 54m

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Newcastle West to Doolincar car
    2. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    2h 3m

  3. Bus, ferry via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    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
    7h 52m

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Colbertbus bus 13 / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick 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
    8h 21m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newcastle West to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 141.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Newcastle West, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Newcastle West to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy, take the bus to Ennis Frs Walk, take the bus to Lisdoonvarna, 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 Newcastle West to Inis Oírr via Doolin in around 2h 3m.

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