The distance between Kinsale and The Aran Islands is around 254km (158 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 5h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kinsale 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 → Kinsale if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Limerick Junction and then to Ennis then take the bus to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry.
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Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway Bus Station then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry.
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There are several options for getting from Kinsale 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 €17 ($17) and will take around 5h 10m. 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 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).
The distance between Kinsale and The Aran Islands is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (107 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Kinsale and The Aran Islands by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kinsale to The Aran Islands is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Kinsale and The Aran Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kinsale and The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Limerick Junction and then to Ennis then take the bus to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kinsale and The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Limerick Junction and then to Ennis then take the bus to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 5h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kinsale to The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Eyre Square Galway Bus Station then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Kinsale to The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Eyre Square Galway Bus Station then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kinsale to The Aran Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Bus and Ferry | 5h 10m | €42($42) | once daily | 272km (169 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €17($17) | twice daily | 285km (177 miles) |
Bus to Ennis Station, stop 635341, ferry | 5h 35m | €22($22) | once daily | 254km (158 miles) |
Aran Island Ferries
Doolin Ferries
Doolin Ferry Co
Citylink
The following major airports near The Aran Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.