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

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There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Aran Island by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry via Letterkenny

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    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn 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
    5h 45m
    €37–67

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sligo to Burtonportcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    2h 11m
    €37–61

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Croithlíbus bus 964
    2. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    5h 50m

  4. Drive, car ferry #2

    1. Drive from Sligo to Burtonportcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    2h 11m
    €37–61

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sligo to Aran Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Aran Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Sligo 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 Sligo to Arranmore via Burtonport in around 2h 11m.

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