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How to get fromEdinburgh to Aran Islandby train, plane, car ferry or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Aran Island by train, plane, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Donegal Airport, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane GLA - CFN
    3. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    7h 9m
    €130–211

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane EDI - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    9h 16m

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Omagh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus
    5. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    11h 50m

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    12h

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus
    5. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    12h 40m

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Omagh Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ailt an Chorráinbus bus
    6. Take the car ferry from Burtonport to Arranmorecarferry car ferry
    12h 32m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Donegal Airport (CFN) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket€169Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Aran Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Aran Island. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Dundas Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), walk to Aerfort Dhún na nGall, take the line 966 bus to Ailt an Chorráin, walk to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport (LDY), walk to City of Derry Airport, take the line 234 bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station, take the bus to Ailt an Chorráin, walk to Burtonport, then take the car ferry to Arranmore.

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