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How to get fromTralee to Aran Islandsby bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Tralee to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry via Galway

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    1. Take the bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 47m

  2. Drive, car ferry, ferry

    1. Drive from Tralee to Tarbertcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Killimer to Doolincar car
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    3h 33m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbertbus bus 13
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 55m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tralee to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 298.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Tralee to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy, walk to Henry Street, take the bus to Galway Ceannt, walk to Eyre Square, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tralee to Inis Oírr via Tarbert, Killimer, and Doolin in around 3h 33m.

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