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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Aran Islandby plane, car ferry, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aran Island by plane, car ferry, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane DUB - CFN
    2. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    3h 55m
    €54–390

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Croithlíbus bus 932 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    7h 30m
    €44–67

  3. Train, bus, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus bus 964
    3. Take the taxi from Donegal to Burtonporttaxi taxi
    4. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    8h 42m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Burtonportcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    3h 56m
    €60–95

  5. Bus, car ferry via Letterkenny

    1. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus 971
    3. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    7h 44m
    €44–75

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Donegal Airport (CFN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aran Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 242.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Aran Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aran Island. However, you can fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), walk to Aerft Dhún na nGall, take the line 966 bus to Ailt an Chorráin, walk to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Zone 16 to Arranmore via Croithlí, Ailt an Chorráin, and Burtonport in around 7h 30m.

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