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How to get fromCliffs of Moher to Aran Islandby bus, train, taxi, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cliffs of Moher 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 Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Stationbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Donegalbus bus 964
    4. Take the taxi from Donegal to Burtonporttaxi taxi
    5. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    9h 47m

  2. Bus, car ferry via Letterkenny

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceanntbus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Letterkenny Busbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus 971
    4. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    11h 49m
    €65–102

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cliffs of Moher to Burtonportcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    4h 48m
    €70–109

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceanntbus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Croithlíbus bus 964
    3. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    11h 21m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cliffs of Moher to Aran Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 391.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Cliffs of Moher, Ireland and Aran Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cliffs of Moher to Aran Island. However, you can walk to Cliffs of Moher, take the bus to Ennis Station, walk to Ennis, take the train to Galway, walk to Galway Cathdrl, take the bus to Donegal, take the taxi to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cliffs of Moher to Arranmore via Burtonport in around 4h 48m.

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