The distance between Sliabh Liag and The Aran Islands is around 318km (198 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Sliabh Liag to The Aran Islands by car, 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 → Sliabh Liag if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry.
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Drive to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081 then take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry.
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There are several options for getting from Sliabh Liag to The Aran Islands by car, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).
The distance between Sliabh Liag and The Aran Islands is around 318km (198 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Sliabh Liag and The Aran Islands by car, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sliabh Liag to The Aran Islands is to drive, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Sliabh Liag and The Aran Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Sliabh Liag and The Aran Islands. We recommend that you drive to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081 then take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sliabh Liag and The Aran Islands. We recommend that you drive to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081 then take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 5h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sliabh Liag to The Aran Islands. We recommend that you drive to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081 then take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sliabh Liag to The Aran Islands. We recommend that you drive to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081 then take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sliabh Liag to The Aran Islands is to drive, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Ferry | 6h 10m | €15($15) | twice daily | 318km (198 miles) |
Car, Bus and Ferry | 5h 35m | €34($34) | twice daily | 318km (198 miles) |
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Aran Island Ferries
The following major airports near The Aran Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.