How to travel from The Aran Islands to Limerick, Ireland

The distance between The Aran Islands and Limerick is around 110km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from The Aran Islands to Limerick by ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LimerickThe Aran Islands if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Bus and Train

Take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Limerick.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between The Aran Islands and Limerick

There are several options for getting from The Aran Islands to Limerick by ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).

The distance between The Aran Islands and Limerick is around 110km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 84km (52 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from The Aran Islands and Limerick by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from The Aran Islands to Limerick is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between The Aran Islands and Limerick is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between The Aran Islands and Limerick. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Limerick. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between The Aran Islands and Limerick. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Limerick. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from The Aran Islands to Limerick. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Limerick is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Limerick. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from The Aran Islands to Limerick. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay. instead which will take 2h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from The Aran Islands to Limerick is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).

How do I get from The Aran Islands to Limerick

Compare travel optionsbetween The Aran Islands and Limerick

Transport options from The Aran Islands to Limerick
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Bus and Train
2h 25m
€62($62)
once daily112km (69 miles)
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar
2h 40m
€63($63)
once daily110km (68 miles)
Ferry to Doolin, bus3h 20m
€57($57)
once daily136km (85 miles)

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Airports near Limerick

The following major airports near Limerick offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Limerick
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Limerick
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Limerick