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How to get fromLondonderry to Aran Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Letterkenny Busbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus 971
    3. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    4h 25m
    €31–56

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Londonderry to Burtonportcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    1h 50m
    €31–53

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Map of how to get from Londonderry to Aran Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 108.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Londonderry, Northern Ireland and Aran Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Londonderry to Aran Island. However, you can take the bus to Letterkenny Bus, take the bus to Ailt an Chorráin, walk to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Londonderry to Arranmore via Burtonport in around 1h 50m.

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