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How to get fromCliffs of Moher to Aran Islandby bus, train, taxi, car ferry or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cliffs of Moher to Aran Island by bus, train, taxi, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Stationbus350
    2. Take the train from Ennis to GalwaytrainIc
    3. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Donegalbus964
    4. Take the taxi from Donegal to Burtonporttaxi
    5. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry
    9h 45m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cliffs of Moher to Burtonportcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry
    4h 43m
    €71–111

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt Stationbus350
    2. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Croithlíbus964
    3. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry
    11h 21m

  4. Bus, car ferry via Letterkenny

    1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt Stationbus350
    2. Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus64
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ailt an Chorráinbus971
    4. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry
    11h 24m

  5. Bus, car ferry via Letterkenny #2

    1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt Stationbus350
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus64
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ailt an Chorráinbus971
    4. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry
    11h 49m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cliffs of Moher, Ireland and Aran Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cliffs of Moher to Aran Island. However, you can walk to Cliffs of Moher, take the bus to Ennis Station, walk to Ennis, take the train to Galway, walk to Galway Cathedral, take the bus to Donegal, take the taxi to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cliffs of Moher to Arranmore via Burtonport in around 4h 43m.

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