There are 4 ways to get from Maynooth to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, or train
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Bus, ferry via Crampton Quay
best- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus 351
- Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
7h 49mTrain, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
- Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus 351
- Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
8h 43mTrain, bus, ferry via Dublin Connolly
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolinbus 350
- Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
9h 49mBus, ferry
- Take the bus from Enfield to Oranmore Northbus 763
- Take the bus from Oranmore North to Doolin Pierbus 351
- Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
8h 19m
Questions & Answers
The distance between Maynooth and Aran Islands is 325 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Aran Islands without a car is to bus and ferry via Crampton Quay which takes 7h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Maynooth to Aran Islands, including transfers.
There are 206+ hotels available in Aran Islands.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Maynooth to Aran Islands. However, you can take the line 115 bus to Bachelors Walk, walk to Crampton Quay, take the bus to ATU Galway, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maynooth University to Inis Oírr via Heuston Station, Dublin Heuston, Galway, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 8h 43m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Enfield to Oranmore North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 069-62546
- limerickclare@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklc.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
Bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
Bus from Oranmore North to Doolin Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 65 707 5555
- info@doolinferry.com
- Website
- doolinferry.com
Ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírr
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Doolin Ferry Co
- Phone
- +353 65 707 5949
- info@doolin2aranferries.com
- Website
- doolinferry.com
Ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://doolinferry.com/
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