There are 3 ways to get from Aran Islands to Roscommon by ferry, bus, or train
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Ferry, bus via Galway
best- Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry
- Take the bus from Doolin Pier to Eyre Squarebus 351
- Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Roscommonbus 433
6h 18mFerry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry
- Take the bus from Doolin Pier to Eyre Squarebus 351
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Re / ...
7h 24mFerry, bus
- Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry
- Take the bus from Doolin Pier to Eyre Squarebus 351
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Roscommonbus 425 / ...
6h 28m
Questions & Answers
The distance between Aran Islands and Roscommon is 179 km.
The best way to get from Aran Islands to Roscommon without a car is to ferry and bus via Galway which takes 6h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Aran Islands to Roscommon, including transfers.
There are 50+ hotels available in Roscommon.
What companies run services between Aran Islands, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Aran Islands to Roscommon. However, you can take the ferry to Doolin, walk to Doolin Pier, take the bus to Eyre Square, take the bus to Galway Cathedral, then take the bus to Roscommon. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Roscommon via Doolin, Doolin Pier, Eyre Square, Galway, and Athlone in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- 069-62546
- limerickclare@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklc.ie
Bus from Doolin Pier to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
- Phone
- 087-9144445
- Website
- roscommoncoaches.ie
Bus from Galway Cathedral to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://roscommoncoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 65 707 5555
- info@doolinferry.com
- Website
- doolinferry.com
Ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Doolin Ferry Co
- Phone
- +353 65 707 5949
- info@doolin2aranferries.com
- Website
- doolinferry.com
Ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://doolinferry.com/
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