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

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There are 2 ways to get from Portrush 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 Coleraine to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to ATU Galwaybus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    12h 25m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dunluce Avenue to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 278
    2. Take the bus from Monaghan Shopping Centre to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    12h 28m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Aran Islands. However, you can take the train to Coleraine, take the train to Derry-Londonderry, walk to Ulsterbus Depot, 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 Dunluce Avenue to Inis Oírr via Monaghan Bus Station, Old Cross Square, Monaghan Shopping Centre, ATU Galway, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 12h 28m.

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