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How to get fromKilrush to Aran Islandsby bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Kilrush to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Stationbus bus 336
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    5h 24m

  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kilrush to Doolintaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    1h 28m

  3. Bus, ferry via Aldi Kilrush

    1. Take the bus from Aldi Kilrush to Ennis Stationbus bus 335
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    6h 27m

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  • Distance: 109.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Kilrush, IE-CE, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kilrush to Aran Islands. However, you can take the 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 taxi to Doolin then take the ferry to Inis Oírr.

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