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.
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 East → The Aran Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051.
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Take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the train to Kildare and then to Waterford.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Bus | 5h 10m | €73($73) | once daily | 259km (161 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 5h 60m | €30($30) | twice daily | 369km (229 miles) |
Doolin Ferry Co
Doolin Ferries
Aran Island Ferries
Bus Eireann
The following major airports near Dunmore East offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.