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How to get fromBelfast to Aran Islandsby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Belfast to Aran Islands by bus or ferry

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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 13 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 27m

  2. 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 17m

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  • Distance: 470.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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 13, 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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Inis Oírr via Cavan Bus Stn, Galway Ceannt, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 11h 17m.

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