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

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

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  1. Ferry, line 350 bus, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ennistymon to Ennis Stationbus bus 350 / ...
    3. Take the train from Ennis to Limericktrain train Ic
    3h 49m

  2. Ferry, bus via Lisdoonvarna

    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lisdoonvarna to Ennis Friars Walkbus bus 331
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Friars Walk to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus 300
    5h

  3. Ferry, bus

    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 Colbert Stationbus bus 51
    5h 22m

  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

Questions & Answers

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, take the taxi to Ennistymon, take the line 350 bus to Ennis Station, walk to Ennis, then take the train to Limerick. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Doolin, Doolin Pier, Lisdoonvarna, and Ennis Friars Walk in around 5h.

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