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

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

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Busbus bus 932
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus 971
    3. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    7h 25m
    €44–69

  2. 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 car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    7h 29m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Burtonportcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    4h 7m
    €62–98

  4. Fly, car ferry

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane DUB - CFN
    2. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    5h 13m
    €54–406

  5. Bus, car ferry via Dublin Busáras

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Busbus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus 971
    3. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    8h 9m
    €46–76

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 310.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Aran Island. However, you can take the bus to Letterkenny Bus, take the bus to Ailt an Chorráin, walk to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore. Alternatively, you can take the train to Sligo, walk to Sligo Markievicz, take the bus to Donegal, take the taxi to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore.

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