The distance between Killarney National Park and The Aran Islands is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Killarney National Park to The Aran Islands by bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out The Aran Islands → Killarney National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Mallow and then to Limerick Junction then take the bus to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry.
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Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry.
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There are several options for getting from Killarney National Park to The Aran Islands by bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Killarney National Park and The Aran Islands is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (77 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Killarney National Park and The Aran Islands by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Killarney National Park to The Aran Islands is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Killarney National Park and The Aran Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Killarney National Park and The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Mallow and then to Limerick Junction then take the bus to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Killarney National Park and The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Mallow and then to Limerick Junction then take the bus to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 4h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Killarney National Park to The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to The Aran Islands is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 67km (41 miles) from The Aran Islands. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Killarney National Park to The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Killarney National Park to The Aran Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Bus and Ferry | 4h 30m | €85($85) | once daily | 283km (176 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 30m | €66($66) | once daily | 233km (145 miles) |
Bus to Colbert Station, stop 635031, ferry | 4h 60m | €56($56) | once daily | 245km (152 miles) |
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Bus Eireann
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The following major airports near The Aran Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.