How to travel from The Aran Islands to Glengarriff, Ireland
The distance between The Aran Islands and Glengarriff is around 331km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from The Aran Islands to Glengarriff 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 Glengarriff → The Aran Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Killarney.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Cork St. Patricks Quay and then to Glengarriff stop 256031.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€31($31)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between The Aran Islands and Glengarriff
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from The Aran Islands to Glengarriff by ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).
The distance between The Aran Islands and Glengarriff is around 331km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (93 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from The Aran Islands and Glengarriff by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from The Aran Islands to Glengarriff is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between The Aran Islands and Glengarriff is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between The Aran Islands and Glengarriff. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Killarney. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between The Aran Islands and Glengarriff. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Killarney. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from The Aran Islands to Glengarriff. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Killarney. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Glengarriff is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Glengarriff. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Glengarriff. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Killarney. instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from The Aran Islands to Glengarriff is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween The Aran Islands and Glengarriff
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Bus and Train | 5h 10m | €220($220) | 3 times a week | 332km (206 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 45m | €31($31) | twice daily | 361km (224 miles) |
| Ferry to Doolin, bus | 6h 60m | €66($66) | once daily | 331km (206 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between The Aran Islands and Glengarriff
Bus companies
Bus Eireann
Citylink
Donal Harrington
O'Donoghues
Ferry operators
Doolin Ferry Co
Doolin Ferries
Aran Island Ferries
Airports near Glengarriff
The following major airports near Glengarriff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Cork Airport (ORK)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Glengarriff
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Glengarriff
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 246km (153 miles) from Glengarriff