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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 42m

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newry to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Ennistrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 40m

  3. Bus, ferry via Cavan

    1. Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 170
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus bus 65
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 53m

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Map of how to get from Newry to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 408.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Newry, Northern Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Newry to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport T2, walk to Airport Zone 13, 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 train from Newry to Inis Oírr via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Limerick Junction, Ennis, Ennis Bus Station, Kilfenora, and Doolin in around 9h 40m.

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