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How to get fromAthy to Aran Islandsby train, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 35m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athy to Bachelors Walkbus bus 130
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 11m

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Doolin

    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 17m

  4. Bus, ferry via Birr

    1. Take the bus from St Peter and P's Ch to Birrbus bus 823
    2. Take the bus from Birr to ATU Galwaybus bus 844
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 44m

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  • Distance: 282.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Athy to Aran Islands. However, you can take the train to Kildare, take the train to Portarlington, take the train to Galway, walk to Eyre Square, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy to Inis Oírr via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, ATU Galway, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 9h 11m.

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