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

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There are 6 ways to get from Scotland 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 49m

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - 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
    11h 9m

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EDI - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 48m

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane EDI - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport 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 45m

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - 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

  6. 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 2m

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€22Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Scotland to Aran Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 611.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Sanderling Road, 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 vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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.

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