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How to get fromMallow to Aran Islandsby bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Mallow to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Mallow 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
    7h

  2. Train, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mallow to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Bus Station to The Hand Cross Roadsbus bus C12
    5. Take the taxi from The Hand Cross Roads to Doolintaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 11m

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  • Distance: 179.2 km
  • Duration: 7h

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

There is no direct connection from Mallow 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 train to Limerick Junction, take the train to Limerick, take the train to Ennis, walk to Ennis Bus Station, take the bus to The Hand Cross Roads, take the taxi to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr.

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