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How to get fromDonegal to Aran Islandby bus, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Donegal to Aran Island by bus, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Donegal to An Clochán Liathbus bus 492
    2. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    3h 58m
    €34–56

  2. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Donegal to Burtonporttaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    1h 22m
    €104–135

  3. Bus, car ferry via Croithlí

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Croithlíbus bus 964
    2. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    5h
    €38–58

  4. Taxi, car ferry #2

    1. Take the taxi from Donegal to Burtonporttaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    1h 22m
    €104–135

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donegal to Aran Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Aran Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Aran Island. However, you can take the bus to An Clochán Liath, take the bus to Ailt an Chorráin, walk to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Burtonport then take the car ferry to Arranmore.

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