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

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 15m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Market Sq to Birrbus bus 823
    2. Take the bus from Birr to ATU Galwaybus bus 844
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 10m

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Doolin

    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 57m

  4. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 32m

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Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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 Market Sq to Inis Oírr via Birr, ATU Galway, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 8h 10m.

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