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How to get fromCardiff to Aran Islandsby train, plane, bus or ferry

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

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to ATU Galwaybus
    4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
    12h 1m

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to ATU Galwaybus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
    11h 51m

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeLHR - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
    11h 41m

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeBHX - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
    11h 45m

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBRS - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Ennis Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
    14h 7m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Aran Islands. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 11, take the bus to ATU Galway, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 11, take the bus to ATU Galway, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr.

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