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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 Cathdrl to ATU Galwaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    6h 25m

  2. Bus, ferry via Doolin

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Cathdrl to ATU Galwaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    6h 58m

  3. Bus, ferry via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 37m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cavan to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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 Cathdrl to Inis Oírr via ATU Galway, Doolin, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 6h 58m.

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