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How to get fromOughterard to Aran Islandsby taxi, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Oughterard to Aran Islands by taxi, bus, or ferry

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  1. Taxi, line 351 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the taxi from Oughterard to Ballyvaughan Piertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ballyvaughan Pier to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    3h 25m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Oughterard to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    5h 15m

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  • Distance: 122.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Oughterard, IE-G, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Oughterard to Aran Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Ballyvaughan Pier, 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 Oughterard to Inis Oírr via Galway Coach Stn, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 5h 15m.

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