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How to get fromWestport to Aran Islandby train, bus, taxi, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Westport to Aran Island by train, bus, taxi, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Westport to Claremorristrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Claremorris to Sligo Markieviczbus bus 964
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus bus 964
    4. Take the taxi from Donegal to Burtonporttaxi taxi
    5. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    6h 55m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Westport to Burtonportcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    3h 27m
    €53–85

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Westport to Charlestownbus bus 440
    2. Take the bus from Charlestown to Croithlíbus bus 964
    3. Take the carferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    8h 53m

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  • Distance: 250.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Westport to Aran Island. However, you can take the train to Claremorris, walk to Claremorris, take the bus to Sligo Markievicz, take the bus to Donegal, take the taxi to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Westport to Arranmore via Burtonport in around 3h 27m.

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