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How to get fromBelfast to Aran Islandsby bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

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    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to ATU Galwaybus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 45m

  2. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorristrain train 804 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Claremorris to An Cheathrú Ruabus bus 431
    4. Drive from An Cheathrú Rua to Doolincar car
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    12h 4m

  3. Fly from Belfast International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BFS - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 41m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 271
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus bus 65
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 24m

  5. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHD - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 6m

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Airport Zone 11, take the bus to ATU Galway, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Inis Oírr via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Claremorris, Claremorris, An Cheathrú Rua, and Doolin in around 12h 4m.

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