How to travel from The Aran Islands to Tralee, Ireland
The distance between The Aran Islands and Tralee is around 144km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from The Aran Islands to Tralee by ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tralee → The Aran Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Prince's Street.
- Duration4h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€70($70)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Doolin then drive to Killimer then take a ferry to Tarbert then drive to Tralee.
- Duration2h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€69($69)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between The Aran Islands and Tralee
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from The Aran Islands to Tralee by ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 2h 40m.
The distance between The Aran Islands and Tralee is around 144km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from The Aran Islands and Tralee by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from The Aran Islands to Tralee is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between The Aran Islands and Tralee is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between The Aran Islands and Tralee. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then drive to Killimer then take a ferry to Tarbert then drive to Tralee. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between The Aran Islands and Tralee. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then drive to Killimer then take a ferry to Tarbert then drive to Tralee. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from The Aran Islands to Tralee. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Prince's Street. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Tralee is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Tralee. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) 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 Tralee. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Prince's Street. instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from The Aran Islands to Tralee is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Compare travel optionsbetween The Aran Islands and Tralee
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 20m | €70($70) | once daily | 213km (132 miles) |
| Ferry to Doolin, bus | 4h 30m | €71($71) | once daily | 216km (134 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2h 40m | €69($69) | twice daily | 144km (89 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between The Aran Islands and Tralee
Ferry operators
Doolin Ferry Co
Doolin Ferries
ShannonFerry Group Ltd
ShannonFerry Group
Bus companies
Bus Eireann
Airports near Tralee
The following major airports near Tralee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Tralee
Cork Airport (ORK)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Tralee
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 192km (120 miles) from Tralee