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

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

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  1. Line 330 bus, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Smithstown to Ennis B na Trócairebus bus 330
    2. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    5h 5m

  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Shannon to Doolintaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    1h 21m

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Map of how to get from Shannon to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 82.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Shannon to Aran Islands. However, you can take the line 330 bus 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 Doolin then take the ferry to Inis Oírr.

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