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How to get fromAran Island to Donegalby car ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Aran Island to Donegal by car ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Car ferry, bus

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    1. Take the carferry from Arranmore to Burtonportcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus bus 492
    3h 51m
    €32–55

  2. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Arranmore to Burtonportcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Burtonport to Donegaltaxi taxi
    1h 22m
    €100–140

  3. Car ferry, bus via Croithlí

    1. Take the carferry from Arranmore to Burtonportcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Croithlí to Donegalbus bus 964
    5h 21m
    €37–59

  4. Car ferry, taxi #2

    1. Take the carferry from Arranmore to Burtonportcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Burtonport to Donegaltaxi taxi
    1h 22m
    €100–140

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  • Distance: 74.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Aran Island, Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aran Island to Donegal. However, you can take the car ferry to Burtonport, walk to Ailt an Chorráin, take the bus to An Clochán Liath, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Burtonport then take the taxi to Donegal.

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