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

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There are 3 ways to get from Mallow to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, or train

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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 3m
  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mallow to Limerick Junctiontrain train 217 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 2m
  3. Bus, ferry via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Mallow to Limerick Colbert 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 27m

Questions & Answers

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 a train from Mallow to Inis Oírr via Limerick Junction, Limerick, Ennis, Ennis Station, Doolin, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 8h 2m.

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