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How to get fromGlasgow to Aran Islandsby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Aran Islands by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    10h 50m

  2. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EDI - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    10h 17m

  3. Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus bus
    4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    13h 20m

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Cork Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane GLA - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ennis Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    13h 7m

  5. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ennis Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    13h 40m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621 km
  • Duration: 10h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Aran Islands. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 13, take the bus to ATU Galway, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, take the bus to Doolin, take the line 351 bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr.

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