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How to get fromClifden to Aran Islandby bus, train, taxi, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Clifden to Aran Island by bus, train, taxi, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Clifden to Westport Snbus bus 423
    2. Take the train from Westport to Claremorristrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Claremorris to Sligo Markieviczbus bus 964
    4. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus bus 964
    5. Take the taxi from Donegal to Burtonporttaxi taxi
    6. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    9h 22m
    €157–214

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Clifden to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Letterkenny Busbus bus 964
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus 971
    4. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    10h 24m
    €57–94

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Clifden to Burtonportcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    4h 28m
    €67–104

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Map of how to get from Clifden to Aran Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 316.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Clifden to Aran Island. However, you can take the bus to Westport Sn, walk to Westport, take the train to Claremorris, walk to Claremorris, take the bus to Sligo Markievicz, take the bus to Donegal, take the taxi to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Clifden to Aran Island via Burtonport and Arranmore in around 4h 28m.

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