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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Grand Hotel to Beresford Placebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 25m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Wicklow to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston 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 12m

  3. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Hotel to Airport Zone 14bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane DUB - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 36m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Wicklow to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Ennistrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 33m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Wicklow to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Beresford Place, walk to Crampton Quay, 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 a train from Wicklow to Inis Oírr via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Galway, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 9h 12m.

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