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How to get fromCong to Aran Islandsby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Cong to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    2. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    6h 31m

  2. Bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cong to An Cheathrú Ruabus bus 431
    2. Drive from An Cheathrú Rua to Doolincar car
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    4h 18m

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  • Distance: 140.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Cong, IE-MO, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cong to Aran Islands. However, you can take the line 422 bus to Headford, take the line 435 bus 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 Cong to Inis Oírr via An Cheathrú Rua and Doolin in around 4h 18m.

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