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How to get fromWaterford to Aran Islandsby train, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Aran Islands by train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Bus Station to Kilfenorabus bus C5
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 34m

  2. Bus, ferry via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Parnell Street to O'Connell Streetbus bus
    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
    9h 45m

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Kildare

    1. Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 20m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Oranmore Northbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 58m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 229.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Waterford to Aran Islands. However, you can take the train to Limerick Junction, take the train to Limerick, take the train to Ennis, walk to Ennis Bus Station, take the bus to Kilfenora, take the taxi to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parnell Street to Inis Oírr via O'Connell Street, Henry Street, Galway Ceannt, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 9h 45m.

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