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

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

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

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    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    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 14m

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

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Ennis B na Trócairebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    14h 29m

  3. 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 10 to Ennis B na Trócairebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    14h 6m

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    13h 57m

  5. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    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 45m

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

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHX - SNN
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    12h 41m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

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Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 829 km
  • Duration: 13h 14m

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 Newport (S Wales), walk to Kingsway K14, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, 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 Newport (S Wales), walk to Kingsway K14, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 10, take the 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.

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