How far is it from Portlaoise to Aran Islands?

The distance between Portlaoise and Aran Islands is 255 km.

How do I travel from Portlaoise to Aran Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Aran Islands without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 7h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Portlaoise to Aran Islands?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Portlaoise to Aran Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aran Islands?

There are 189+ hotels available in Aran Islands.

Portlaoise to Aran Islands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Aran Islands by train, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Portarlington to GalwayIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pier351
3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírr
7h 29m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Moate73
2. Take the bus from Moate to Oranmore North763
3. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Doolin Pier351
4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírr
8h 5m
Train, bus, ferry via Doolin
1. Take the train from Portarlington to GalwayIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolin350
3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírr
8h 7m
Bus, ferry via Birr
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Birr823
2. Take the bus from Birr to Eyre Square844
3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pier351
4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírr
8h 43m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Aran Islands.

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Distance: 254.9 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Aran Islands. However, you can take the train to Portarlington, take the train to Galway, walk to Eyre Square, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Inis Oírr via Moate, Oranmore North, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 8h 5m.

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