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

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

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  1. Taxi, bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Doolin to Galway Cathdrltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Donegalbus bus 964
    3. Take the taxi from Donegal to Burtonporttaxi taxi
    4. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    6h 26m
    €232–296

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Doolin 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 9m
    €63–90

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Doolin to Burtonportcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    4h 43m
    €69–108

  4. Bus, car ferry via Letterkenny

    1. Take the bus from Doolin 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 37m
    €64–101

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Doolin to Aran Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 340.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Doolin to Aran Island. However, you can take the taxi 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 Doolin to Arranmore via Burtonport in around 4h 43m.

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