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

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There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Aran Islands by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

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    1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    9h 27m

  2. Fly, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHD - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 39m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 271
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus 65
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus 351
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    11h 24m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Aran Islands. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin 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 line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, take the bus to Doolin, take the line 351 bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr.

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