How to travel from Letterkenny to The Aran Islands, Ireland
The distance between Letterkenny and The Aran Islands is around 313km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 40m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Letterkenny to The Aran Islands by bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out The Aran Islands → Letterkenny if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departstwice daily
Multiple operators
Bus to Galway Bus Station, stop 555041, Ferry
Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry.
- Duration6hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€24($24)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Letterkenny and The Aran Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Letterkenny to The Aran Islands by bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around and will take around 5h 40m.
The distance between Letterkenny and The Aran Islands is around 313km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Letterkenny and The Aran Islands by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Letterkenny to The Aran Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx .
The cheapest way to travel between Letterkenny and The Aran Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Letterkenny and The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Letterkenny and The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Letterkenny to The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to The Aran Islands is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 67km (41 miles) from The Aran Islands. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Letterkenny to The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Letterkenny to The Aran Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around .
Compare travel optionsbetween Letterkenny and The Aran Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry | 5h 40m | twice daily | 313km (194 miles) | |
Bus to Galway Bus Station, stop 555041, Ferry | 6hrs | €24($24) | twice daily | 317km (197 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Letterkenny and The Aran Islands
Bus companies
Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus Eireann
Ferry operators
Aran Island Ferries
Airports near The Aran Islands
The following major airports near The Aran Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 67km (41 miles) from The Aran Islands
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from The Aran Islands
Cork Airport (ORK)
- Distance
- 160km (99 miles) from The Aran Islands