How to travel from Valentia Island to The Aran Islands, Ireland
The distance between Valentia Island and The Aran Islands is around 144km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 60m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Valentia Island to The Aran Islands by bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out The Aran Islands → Valentia Island if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€31($31)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Tarbert then take a ferry to Killimer Ferry then drive to Doolin Ferry then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry.
- Duration2h 60m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€24($24)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valentia Island and The Aran Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Valentia Island to The Aran Islands by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 2h 60m.
The distance between Valentia Island and The Aran Islands is around 144km (89 miles).
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Valentia Island and The Aran Islands by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Valentia Island to The Aran Islands is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Valentia Island and The Aran Islands is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Valentia Island and The Aran Islands. We recommend that you drive to Tarbert then take a ferry to Killimer Ferry then drive to Doolin Ferry then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Valentia Island and The Aran Islands. We recommend that you drive to Tarbert then take a ferry to Killimer Ferry then drive to Doolin Ferry then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valentia Island to The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to The Aran Islands is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 67km (41 miles) from The Aran Islands. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) 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 Valentia Island to The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valentia Island to The Aran Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).
Compare travel optionsbetween Valentia Island and The Aran Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 25m | €31($31) | once daily | 214km (133 miles) |
| Bus to Colbert Station, stop 635031, ferry | 4h 30m | €32($32) | once daily | 217km (135 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 60m | €24($24) | 4 times a day | 144km (89 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Valentia Island and The Aran Islands
Ferry operators
Doolin Ferries
Doolin Ferry Co
ShannonFerry Group
ShannonFerry Group Ltd
Bus companies
Dublin Coach
Bus Eireann
Airports near The Aran Islands
The following major airports near The Aran Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 67km (41 miles) from The Aran Islands
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from The Aran Islands
Cork Airport (ORK)
- Distance
- 160km (99 miles) from The Aran Islands