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

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There are 4 ways to get from Roscommon to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry via Galway

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    1. Take the bus from Roscommon to Galway Cathdrlbus bus 433
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    6h 12m

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Doolin

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 17m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Roscommon to Galway Ceanntbus bus 425 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    6h 28m

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    6h 35m

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Map of how to get from Roscommon to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Roscommon to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Galway Cathdrl, take the bus to Eyre Square, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roscommon to Inis Oírr via Athlone, Galway, Galway Ceannt, Doolin, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 7h 17m.

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