How to travel from Wexford to The Aran Islands, Ireland

The distance between Wexford and The Aran Islands is around 294km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wexford to The Aran Islands by bus, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out The Aran IslandsWexford if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Tara St and then to Galway then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Dublin Airport and then to Galway Coach Station then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

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Bus, Plane and Ferry

Take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Shannon (SNN) then take the bus to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wexford and The Aran Islands

There are several options for getting from Wexford to The Aran Islands by bus, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).

The distance between Wexford and The Aran Islands is around 294km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Wexford and The Aran Islands by bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Wexford to The Aran Islands is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Wexford and The Aran Islands is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wexford and The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051 then take the train to Limerick Junction and then to Ennis then take the bus to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 6h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wexford and The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051 then take the train to Limerick Junction and then to Ennis then take the bus to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 6h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wexford to The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Shannon (SNN) then take the bus to Doolin Pier stop 356041 then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 7h 60m.

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 Wexford to The Aran Islands. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Airport and then to Galway Coach Station then take a ferry to Inishmore Ferry. instead which will take 6h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wexford to The Aran Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

How do I get from Wexford to The Aran Islands

Compare travel optionsbetween Wexford and The Aran Islands

Transport options from Wexford to The Aran Islands
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
6h 30m
€36($36)
twice daily419km (260 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry6h 10m
€43($43)
once daily294km (183 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
6h 45m
€38($38)
twice daily428km (266 miles)
Bus to Zone 21, stop 111911, ferry7h 25m
€36($36)
twice daily434km (270 miles)
Bus, Plane and Ferry
7h 60m
€130($130)
once daily1,364km (848 miles)

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Airports near The Aran Islands

The following major airports near The Aran Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
67km (41 miles) from The Aran Islands
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from The Aran Islands
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from The Aran Islands