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

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

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  1. Car ferry, bus via Loch an Iúir

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Arranmore to Burtonportcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Loch an Iúir to Donegalbus bus 492
    4h 1m
    €33–57

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Arranmore to Burtonportcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Burtonport to Donegalcar car
    1h 27m
    €26–47

  3. 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

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Arranmore to Burtonportcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath 56 to Donegalbus bus 964
    4h 15m
    €35–55

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Map of how to get from Aran Island to Donegal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 91 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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 line 971 bus to Loch an Iúir, 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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