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How to get fromGlasgow to Aran Islandby plane, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Glasgow to Aran Island by plane, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Donegal Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane GLA - CFN
    2. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    6h 8m
    €106–259

  2. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane GLA - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    9h 2m
    €119–282

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Donegal Airport (CFN) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket€172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Aran Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Aran Island. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, 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 the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport (LDY), walk to City of Derry Airport, take the line 234 bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, take the bus to Letterkenny Bus, take the bus to Ailt an Chorráin, walk to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore.

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