There are 4 ways to get from Maynooth to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 53mLine 139 bus, train, bus, taxi, ferry
- Take the bus from Maynooth to Sallins Stationbus 139
- Take the train from Sallins to Limericktrain Re
- Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Ennis Bus Station to The Hand Cross Roadsbus C12
- Take the taxi from The Hand Cross Roads to Doolintaxi
- Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
8h 54mBus, 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 17m
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 205+ 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 to Inis Oírr via Heuston Station, Dublin Heuston, Galway, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 8h 53m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Sallins to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Limerick to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- 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 Ennis Bus Station to The Hand Cross Roads
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- 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
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Maynooth to Sallins Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.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/
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- €50–65
Clare Cabs
- Phone
- +353 65 682 0777
Burren Taxis
- Phone
- +353 65 682 3456
AAA Taxi's Ennis
- Phone
- +353 65 689 2999
- Website
- aaataxisennis.ie
Shannon Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 440 2110
Shamrock Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 364 544
Richies Discount Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 708 708
JBM Executive Travel & Transfers
- Phone
- +353 83 066 6990
- Website
- jbmtransport.com
Bunratty Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 707 333
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