How far is it from Aran Islands to Limerick?

The distance between Aran Islands and Limerick is 114 km.

How do I travel from Aran Islands to Limerick without a car?

The best way to get from Aran Islands to Limerick without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aran Islands to Limerick?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Aran Islands to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 134+ hotels available in Limerick.

Aran Islands to Limerick - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Aran Islands to Limerick by ferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry
2. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus 350
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
5h 21m
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry
2. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus 350
3. Take the train from Ennis to Limericktrain Ic
5h 29m
Ferry, bus via Galway
1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry
2. Take the bus from Doolin Pier to ATU Galwaybus 351
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
5h 49m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aran Islands to Limerick.

Launch map view

Distance: 113.7 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Aran Islands to Limerick. However, you can take the ferry to Doolin, walk to Doolin Pier, take the line 351 bus to Doolin, take the bus to Ennis Station, then take the bus to Limerick Colbert Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Limerick via Doolin, Doolin Pier, Doolin, Ennis Station, and Ennis in around 5h 29m.

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