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

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There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Aran Islands by train, bus, taxi, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, line 350 bus, taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Athy to KildaretrainRe / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to LimericktrainIc
    3. Take the train from Limerick to EnnistrainIc
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Ennistymonbus350
    5. Take the taxi from Ennistymon to Doolintaxi
    6. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
    8h 2m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portarlington to GalwaytrainIc / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
    8h 26m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athy to Bachelors Walkbus130
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus761 / ...
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
    9h 7m

  4. Train, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeDUB - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
    11h 53m

  5. Bus, ferry via Birr

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Birrbus823
    2. Take the bus from Birr to ATU Galwaybus844
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
    10h

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Limerick, take the train to Ennis, walk to Ennis Station, take the line 350 bus to Ennistymon, take the taxi to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athy to Inis Oírr via Kildare, Portarlington, Galway, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 8h 26m.

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