How far is it from Athy to Aran Islands?

The distance between Athy and Aran Islands is 282 km.

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

The best way to get from Athy to Aran Islands without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Athy to Aran Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aran Islands?

There are 187+ hotels available in Aran Islands.

Athy to Aran Islands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Portarlington to GalwayIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pier351
3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírr
8h 25m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Athy to Bachelors Walk130
2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway761 / ...
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pier351
4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírr
8h 56m
Train, bus, ferry via Doolin
1. Take the train from Portarlington to GalwayIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolin350
3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírr
9h 8m
Bus, ferry via Birr
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Birr823
2. Take the bus from Birr to ATU Galway844
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pier351
4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírr
10h

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athy to Aran Islands.

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Distance: 282.2 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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 8h 56m.

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