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How to get fromLimerick to Aran Islandsby train, bus or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Aran Islands by train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, line 350 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Ennistymonbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    3h 56m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Harvey's Quay to Ennis Stationbus bus 317
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    5h 44m

  3. Bus, ferry via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    5h 55m

  4. Bus, ferry via Limerick Colbert Station

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    6h

  5. Bus, ferry via Galway #2

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    6h 35m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Aran Islands. However, you can take the train to Ennis, walk to Ennis Station, take the line 350 bus to Ennistymon, take the taxi to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harvey's Quay to Inis Oírr via Ennis Station, Doolin, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 5h 44m.

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