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How to get fromAran Islands to Limerickby ferry, bus, train, or taxi

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus bus 350
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    5h 17m

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Doolin Pier to Eyre Squarebus bus 351
    3. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    6h 36m

  3. Ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Doolin to Limericktaxi taxi
    1h 36m

  4. Ferry, bus via Galway

    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Doolin Pier to ATU Galwaybus bus 351
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    5h 49m

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  • Distance: 113.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Limerick via Doolin, Doolin Pier, Eyre Square, and Galway in around 6h 36m.

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