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How to get fromSwansea to Aran Islandsby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Aran Islands by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus bus
    5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    13h 28m

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus bus
    4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    12h 52m

  3. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BRS - NOC
    4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    13h 9m

  4. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ennis Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    15h 35m

  5. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    5. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    6. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus
    7. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    15h 36m

  6. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    14h 54m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 788.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 28m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Aran Islands. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), 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 the train to Bridgend, take the train to Rhoose, walk to Rhoose station, take the line 905 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), 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.

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