Rome2Rio

How to get fromBelfast to Aran Islandby train, bus, car ferry, or car

Find Transport to Aran Island

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Aran Island by train, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus 971
    3. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    7h 45m
    €48–82

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 270 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Letterkenny Busbus bus 32
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus 971
    4. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    8h 33m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Belfast to Burtonportcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    3h 2m
    €51–81

  4. Bus, car ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus bus 32
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus 971
    4. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    10h 19m
    €64–219

  5. Bus, car ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) #2

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Croithlíbus bus 932
    3. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    10h 25m
    €65–209

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Aran Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Aran Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Aran Island. However, you can take the train to Londonderry, walk to Duke Street, take the line 144 bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, 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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Arranmore via Monaghan Bus Station, Monaghan Bus Stn, Letterkenny Bus, Ailt an Chorráin, and Burtonport in around 8h 33m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides