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

The cheapest way to get from Doolin to Aran Island is to drive and car ferry which costs €65 - €110 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Doolin to Aran Island is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 39m and costs €65 - €110.

How far is it from Doolin to Aran Island?

The distance between Doolin and Aran Island is 340 km.

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

The best way to get from Doolin to Aran Island without a car is to taxi and bus and car ferry which takes 6h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Doolin to Aran Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aran Island?

There are 178+ hotels available in Aran Island.

Doolin to Aran Island - 4 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Doolin to Aran Island by taxi, bus, 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.

Taxi, bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Doolin to Galway Cathedraltaxi
2. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Donegalbus 964
3. Take the taxi from Donegal to Burtonporttaxi
4. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry
6h 26m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Doolin to Burtonportcar
2. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry
4h 39m
€68–107
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 350
2. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Croithlíbus 964
3. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry
11h 3m
Bus, car ferry via Letterkenny
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 350
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 64
3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ailt an Chorráinbus 971
4. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry
11h 31m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Doolin to Aran Island.

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Distance: 340.2 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Doolin to Aran Island. However, you can take the taxi 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 Doolin to Arranmore via Burtonport in around 4h 39m.

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