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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Aran Islands by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain train 208 / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    6h 56m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    7h 37m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Moatebus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Moate to Oranmore Northbus bus 763
    3. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 5m

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain train 208 / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Ennistrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Bus Station to Lisdoonvarnabus bus C5
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 27m

  5. Bus, ferry via Birr

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Birrbus bus 823
    2. Take the bus from Birr to Eyre Squarebus bus 844
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    8h 43m

Questions & Answers

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 Limerick Junction, take the train to Limerick, take the train to Ennis, walk to Ennis Station, take the line 350 bus to Ennistymon, take the taxi to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Inis Oírr via Portarlington, Galway, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 7h 37m.

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