The distance between The Aran Islands and Westport is around 97km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from The Aran Islands to Westport by ferry, bus and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Westport → The Aran Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Mill Street stop 151011.
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Take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take a taxi to Westport.
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There are several options for getting from The Aran Islands to Westport by ferry, bus and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between The Aran Islands and Westport is around 97km (60 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 78km (49 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from The Aran Islands and Westport by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from The Aran Islands to Westport is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between The Aran Islands and Westport is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between The Aran Islands and Westport. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take a taxi to Westport. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between The Aran Islands and Westport. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take a taxi to Westport. instead which will take 1h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from The Aran Islands to Westport. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Mill Street stop 151011. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Westport is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Westport. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) 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 Westport. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rossaveel Ferry then take the bus to Queen Street Galway and then to Mill Street stop 151011. instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from The Aran Islands to Westport is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €13 ($13).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Bus | 3h 20m | €13($13) | twice daily | 140km (87 miles) |
Ferry and Taxi | 1h 55m | €140($140) | twice daily | 97km (60 miles) |
Island Ferries Teoranta
Bus Eireann
Aran Island Ferries
The following major airports near Westport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.