How to travel from The Aran Islands to Dublin, Ireland
The distance between The Aran Islands and Dublin is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from The Aran Islands to Dublin by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dublin → 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 Dublin.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€19($19)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway then take the train to Heuston.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€20($20)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Bus and Plane
Take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then fly from Shannon (SNN) to Dublin (DUB).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between The Aran Islands and Dublin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from The Aran Islands to Dublin by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €19 ($19).
The distance between The Aran Islands and Dublin is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from The Aran Islands and Dublin by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from The Aran Islands to Dublin is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €19 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between The Aran Islands and Dublin 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 Dublin. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Dublin. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between The Aran Islands and Dublin. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Dublin. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from The Aran Islands to Dublin. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then fly from Shannon (SNN) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Dublin is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Dublin. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Dublin. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Dublin. instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from The Aran Islands to Dublin is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).
Compare travel optionsbetween The Aran Islands and Dublin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €19($19) | twice daily | 265km (165 miles) |
| Ferry to Rossaveel Ferry, bus | 4h 10m | twice daily | 266km (165 miles) | |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 4h 15m | €20($20) | twice daily | 266km (165 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5hrs | €140($140) | once daily | 961km (597 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between The Aran Islands and Dublin
Bus companies
Island Ferries Teoranta
Citylink
Aircoach
GoBus.ie
Bus Eireann
Train operators
Ferry operators
Aran Island Ferries
Doolin Ferry Co
Doolin Ferries
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Dublin
The following major airports near Dublin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Distance
- 9km (5 miles) from Dublin
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 179km (112 miles) from Dublin
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 192km (120 miles) from Dublin