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

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There are 2 ways to get from Killybegs to Aran Island by bus, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Killybegs to An Clochán Liathbus bus 492
    2. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    3h 35m
    €31–54

  2. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Killybegs to Burtonporttaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    1h 22m
    €90–118

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  • Distance: 63.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Killybegs, Ulster, Ireland and Aran Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Killybegs to Aran Island. However, you can take the bus to An Clochán Liath, take the bus to Ailt an Chorráin, walk to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Burtonport then take the car ferry to Arranmore.

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