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How to get fromRing of Kerry to Aran Islandsby bus, ferry, taxi, or train

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission 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 B na Trócaire to Doolinbus bus 350
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 14m

  2. Taxi, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Ring of Kerry to Killarneytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain train Ic / ...
    5. Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain train Ic / ...
    6. Take the bus from Ennis Bus Station to Kilfenorabus bus C5
    7. Take the taxi from Kilfenora to Doolintaxi taxi
    8. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 30m

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station 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
    11h 44m

  4. Bus, ferry via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Coolnaharragill to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 280
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    4. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 56m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ring of Kerry to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 250.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Ring of Kerry, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ring of Kerry to Aran Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Killarney Mission, take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy, take the bus to Ennis Frs Walk, walk to Ennis B na Trócaire, 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 the taxi to Killarney, take the train to Mallow, take the train to Limerick Junction, take the train to Limerick, take the train to Ennis, walk to Ennis Bus Station, take the bus to Kilfenora, take the taxi to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr.

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