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How to get fromCavan to Aran Islandsby bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cavan to Aran Islands by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Cavan Cathedral to ATU Galwaybus
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
    6h 25m

  2. Bus, ferry via Doolin

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Cathedral to ATU Galwaybus
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
    6h 55m

  3. Bus, ferry via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway Ceannt Stationbus65
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
    7h 44m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cavan, Ulster, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cavan to Aran Islands. However, you can 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 a bus from Cavan Cathedral to Inis Oírr via ATU Galway, Doolin, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 6h 55m.

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