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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Donegalbus bus 964
    2. Take the taxi from Donegal to Burtonporttaxi taxi
    3. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    5h 22m
    €124–168

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Letterkenny Busbus bus 964
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus 971
    3. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    7h 40m
    €45–69

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Burtonportcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    4h 7m
    €62–97

  4. Bus, car ferry via Galway Ceannt

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Letterkenny Busbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus 971
    3. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    8h 45m
    €48–78

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Map of how to get from Galway to Aran Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 269 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Aran Island. However, you can take the bus to Donegal, take the taxi to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Aran Island via Burtonport and Arranmore in around 4h 7m.

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