What is the cheapest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Aran Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Aran Island is to drive and car ferry which costs €70 - €120 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Aran Island?

The fastest way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Aran Island is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 43m and costs €70 - €120.

How far is it from Cliffs of Moher to Aran Island?

The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Aran Island is 391 km.

How do I travel from Cliffs of Moher to Aran Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Aran Island without a car is to bus and train and taxi and car ferry which takes 9h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cliffs of Moher to Aran Island?

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Cliffs of Moher to Aran Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aran Island?

There are 116+ hotels available in Aran Island.

Cliffs of Moher to Aran Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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

Bus, train, taxi, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Station350
2. Take the train from Ennis to GalwayIc
3. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Donegal964
4. Take the taxi from Donegal to Burtonport
5. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmore
9h 45m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cliffs of Moher to Burtonport
2. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmore
4h 43m
€71–111
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt Station350
2. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Croithlí964
3. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmore
11h 21m
Bus, car ferry via Letterkenny
1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt Station350
2. Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Letterkenny Bus Station64
3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ailt an Chorráin971
4. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmore
11h 24m
Bus, car ferry via Letterkenny #2
1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Galway Ceannt Station350
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Letterkenny Bus Station64
3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ailt an Chorráin971
4. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmore
11h 49m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 391.3 km
Duration: 9h 45m

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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