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

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

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  1. Train, bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ennis to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Croithlíbus bus 964
    3. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    10h 32m

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Galway Ceanntbus bus 51
    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 car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    11h 5m
    €61–99

  3. Train, bus, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    4. Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain train Ic
    5. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus bus 964
    6. Take the taxi from Donegal to Burtonporttaxi taxi
    7. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    10h 36m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ennis to Burtonportcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    4h 24m
    €68–106

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ennis to Aran Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 426.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Ennis to Aran Island. However, you can take the train to Galway, walk to Galway Cathdrl, take the bus to Croithlí, take the bus to Ailt an Chorráin, walk to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore. Alternatively, you can take the train to Athenry, take the train to Athlone, walk to Athlone Stn, take the bus to Longford Stn, walk to Longford, 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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