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

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Aran Islands by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EDI - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 48m

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

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    12h 12m

  3. Fly to Belfast International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to ATU Galwaybus bus
    4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    13h 48m

  4. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane EDI - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    10h 45m

  5. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to ATU Galwaybus bus
    4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    13h 37m

  6. Fly to Cork Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ennis Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    13h 12m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Aran Islands. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, take the bus to Doolin, take the line 351 bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Galway, walk to Eyre Square, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr.

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