What is the cheapest way to get from Aran Island to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Aran Island to Belfast is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £75 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aran Island to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Aran Island to Belfast is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £75.

How far is it from Aran Island to Belfast?

The distance between Aran Island and Belfast is 162 miles.

How do I travel from Aran Island to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Aran Island to Belfast without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 7h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aran Island to Belfast?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Aran Island to Belfast, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Belfast.

Aran Island to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, bus, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Arranmore to Burtonport
2. Take the bus from Ailt an Chorráin to Letterkenny Bus Station971
3. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Place0
7h 2m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Arranmore to Burtonport
2. Drive from Burtonport to Belfast
3h 14m
£42–71
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Arranmore to Burtonport
2. Take the bus from Ailt an Chorráin to Letterkenny Bus Station971
3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Station32
4. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21271 / ...
7h 55m
Car ferry, bus via Great Northern Mall
1. Take the car ferry from Arranmore to Burtonport
2. Take the bus from Ailt an Chorráin to Letterkenny Bus Station971
3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Station32
4. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Great Northern Mall
8h 5m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aran Island to Belfast.

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Distance: 161.5 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Aran Island to Belfast. However, you can take the car ferry to Burtonport, walk to Ailt an Chorráin, take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station, take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre, walk to Derry-Londonderry, then take the train to Lanyon Place. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Arranmore to Grand Central Station Stand 21 via Burtonport, Ailt an Chorráin, Letterkenny Bus Station, and Monaghan Bus Station in around 7h 55m.

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