How to travel from The Aran Islands to Sligo, Ireland
The distance between The Aran Islands and Sligo is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from The Aran Islands to Sligo 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 Sligo → 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 Connolly's Pub Markievicz Road.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€8($8)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Rossaveel Ferry, bus
Take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€18($18)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Rossaveel Ferry, bus
Take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Connolly's Pub Markievicz Road.
- Duration3h 45m
- Departsonce a week
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between The Aran Islands and Sligo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from The Aran Islands to Sligo by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around and will take around 3h 45m.
The distance between The Aran Islands and Sligo is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 151km (94 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from The Aran Islands and Sligo by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from The Aran Islands to Sligo is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx .
The cheapest way to travel between The Aran Islands and Sligo 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 Sligo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Connolly's Pub Markievicz Road. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between The Aran Islands and Sligo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Connolly's Pub Markievicz Road. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from The Aran Islands to Sligo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Connolly's Pub Markievicz Road. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Sligo is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Sligo. 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 Sligo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Connolly's Pub Markievicz Road. instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from The Aran Islands to Sligo is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €8 ($8).
Compare travel optionsbetween The Aran Islands and Sligo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 3h 50m | €8($8) | twice daily | 201km (125 miles) |
Ferry to Rossaveel Ferry, bus | 4h 25m | €18($18) | twice daily | 208km (129 miles) |
Ferry to Rossaveel Ferry, bus | 3h 45m | once a week | 201km (125 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between The Aran Islands and Sligo
Bus companies
Island Ferries Teoranta
Bus Feda Teoranta
Ferry operators
Aran Island Ferries
Airports near Sligo
The following major airports near Sligo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Sligo
Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Distance
- 174km (108 miles) from Sligo
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 178km (111 miles) from Sligo