How to travel from The Aran Islands to Dunmore East, Ireland

The distance between The Aran Islands and Dunmore East is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from The Aran Islands to Dunmore East by ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Dunmore EastThe Aran Islands if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the train to Kildare and then to Waterford.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between The Aran Islands and Dunmore East

There are several options for getting from The Aran Islands to Dunmore East by ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between The Aran Islands and Dunmore East is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from The Aran Islands and Dunmore East by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from The Aran Islands to Dunmore East is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between The Aran Islands and Dunmore East is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between The Aran Islands and Dunmore East. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between The Aran Islands and Dunmore East. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from The Aran Islands to Dunmore East. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Dunmore East is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 108km (67 miles) from Dunmore East. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) 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 Dunmore East. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051. instead which will take 5h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from The Aran Islands to Dunmore East is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).

How do I get from The Aran Islands to Dunmore East

Compare travel optionsbetween The Aran Islands and Dunmore East

Transport options from The Aran Islands to Dunmore East
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Bus
5h 10m
€73($73)
once daily259km (161 miles)
Ferry and Train
5h 60m
€30($30)
twice daily369km (229 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between The Aran Islands and Dunmore East

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Airports near Dunmore East

The following major airports near Dunmore East offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Dunmore East
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Dunmore East
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
151km (94 miles) from Dunmore East