How to travel from The Aran Islands to Bundoran, Ireland
The distance between The Aran Islands and Bundoran is around 235km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from The Aran Islands to Bundoran by ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bundoran → The Aran Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Tourist Office Bundoran.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€8($8)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Rossaveel Ferry, Bus
Take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Bundoran stop 635801.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€20($20)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Rossaveel Ferry, bus
Take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Tourist Office Bundoran.
- Duration4h 20m
- Departsonce a week
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between The Aran Islands and Bundoran
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from The Aran Islands to Bundoran by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around and will take around 4h 20m.
The distance between The Aran Islands and Bundoran is around 235km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from The Aran Islands and Bundoran by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from The Aran Islands to Bundoran is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx .
The cheapest way to travel between The Aran Islands and Bundoran is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between The Aran Islands and Bundoran. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Tourist Office Bundoran. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between The Aran Islands and Bundoran. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Tourist Office Bundoran. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from The Aran Islands to Bundoran. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Tourist Office Bundoran. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Bundoran is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Bundoran. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) 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 The Aran Islands to Bundoran. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Tourist Office Bundoran. instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from The Aran Islands to Bundoran is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €8 ($8).
Compare travel optionsbetween The Aran Islands and Bundoran
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 4h 25m | €8($8) | twice daily | 235km (146 miles) |
Ferry to Rossaveel Ferry, Bus | 5h 20m | €20($20) | twice daily | 243km (151 miles) |
Ferry to Rossaveel Ferry, bus | 4h 20m | once a week | 237km (147 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between The Aran Islands and Bundoran
Bus companies
Island Ferries Teoranta
Bus Feda Teoranta
Ferry operators
Aran Island Ferries
Airports near Bundoran
The following major airports near Bundoran offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Donegal Airport (CFN)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Bundoran
Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Distance
- 177km (110 miles) from Bundoran
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 203km (126 miles) from Bundoran