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

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

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  1. Line 430 bus, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Tuam Holy Cross Col to ATU Galwaybus bus 430
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    5h 10m

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Tuam to Doolincar car
    2. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    1h 45m

  3. Line 427 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bishop Street to Eyre Squarebus bus 427
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    5h 25m

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  • Distance: 128.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Tuam, IE-G, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Tuam to Aran Islands. However, you can take the line 430 bus to ATU Galway, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tuam to Inis Oírr via Doolin in around 1h 45m.

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