There are 2 ways to get from Mayo County to Aran Islands by bus or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus 351
- Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
7h 21mBus, ferry via Galway
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Galway Ceanntbus 456
- Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus 351
- Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry
7h 48m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The distance between Mayo County and Aran Islands is 188 km.
The best way to get from Mayo County to Aran Islands without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Mayo County to Aran Islands, including transfers.
There are 202+ hotels available in Aran Islands.
What companies run services between Mayo County, Ireland and Aran Islands, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Mayo County to Aran Islands. However, you can take the line 420 bus to Castlebar, 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 a bus from Tawnylaheen to Inis Oírr via Castlebar, Galway Ceannt, Eyre Square, Doolin Pier, and Doolin in around 7h 48m.
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 069 22311
- [email protected]
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
Bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
- Leap
- €8–10
- Cash
- €12–14
Bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
- Leap
- €8–10
- Cash
- €12–15
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Castlebar to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
- Phone
- +353 65 707 5555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Doolin Ferry Co
Ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírr
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Doolin Ferry Co
Ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírr
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Doolin Ferry Co
- Phone
- +353 65 707 5949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Doolin2Aran Ferries
Ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Doolin2Aran Ferries
Ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Doolin2Aran Ferries
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, and French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.