How far is it from Aran Islands to Tralee?

The distance between Aran Islands and Tralee is 293 km.

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

The best way to get from Aran Islands to Tralee without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Aran Islands to Tralee, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tralee?

There are 192+ hotels available in Tralee.

Aran Islands to Tralee - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Aran Islands to Tralee by ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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 Pier to ATU Galwaybus 351
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
4. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Streetbus 300
8h 36m
Ferry, drive, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry
2. Drive from Doolin to Killimercar
3. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry
4. Drive from Tarbert to Traleecar
3h 25m
Ferry, bus via Tralee Bus Station
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 Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
9h 35m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aran Islands to Tralee.

Launch map view

Distance: 292.7 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Aran Islands to Tralee. However, you can take the ferry to Doolin, walk to Doolin Pier, take the bus to ATU Galway, take the bus to Henry Street, walk to Limerick Arthur's Quay, then take the bus to Tralee Prince's Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Tralee via Doolin, Killimer, and Tarbert in around 3h 25m.

Bus operators

Ferry operators

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