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

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

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  1. Car ferry, taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Arranmore to Burtonportcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Burtonport to Donegaltaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Donegal to Eyre Squarebus bus 964
    5h 47m
    €124–169

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Arranmore to Burtonportcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ailt an Chorráin to Letterkenny Busbus bus 971
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Eyre Squarebus bus 964
    8h 15m
    €45–70

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Arranmore to Burtonportcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Burtonport to Galwaycar car
    4h 6m
    €61–101

  4. Car ferry, bus via Galway Ceannt

    1. Take the carferry from Arranmore to Burtonportcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ailt an Chorráin to Letterkenny Busbus bus 971
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Galway Ceanntbus bus 64
    8h 35m
    €47–79

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  • Distance: 270.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Aran Island, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aran Island to Galway. However, you can take the car ferry to Burtonport, take the taxi to Donegal, then take the bus to Eyre Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aran Island to Galway via Arranmore and Burtonport in around 4h 6m.

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