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How to get fromBallyshannon to Aran Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Bus, car ferry via Letterkenny

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    1. Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Letterkenny Busbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus 971
    3. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    4h 58m
    €24–61

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ballyshannon to Burtonportcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    1h 38m
    €29–51

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Croithlíbus bus 964
    2. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    5h 20m

  4. Drive, car ferry #2

    1. Drive from Ballyshannon to Burtonportcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    1h 38m
    €29–51

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballyshannon to Aran Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 146.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballyshannon to Aran Island. However, you can take the bus to Letterkenny Bus, take the bus to Ailt an Chorráin, walk to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ballyshannon to Arranmore via Burtonport in around 1h 38m.

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