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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Ballyshannon to Aran Island

Cheapest
2 h 5 min
Car
92 km.
from $5
Other
4 h 36 min
58 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Ballyshannon Bus Station to Letterkenny
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ballyshannon Bus Station to Letterkenny
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83
Bus from Donegal to An
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83

Bus Feda Teoranta

Phone:
+353 74 954 8114
Email:
Website:
busfeda.ie/
Bus from Ballyshannon Bus Station to Letterkenny
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Donegal to An
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Bus from Ballyshannon to Croithlí
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim

Phone:
074 9741644
Email:
Website:
locallinkdonegal.ie/
Bus from Ballyshannon Bus Station to Letterkenny
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ailt
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Doherty's Coach Travel

Phone:
(00 353) 74 9521105
Email:
Website:
dohertyscoaches.com/
Bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ailt
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Other operators

Arranmore Blue Ferry

Phone:
+353749542000
Email:
Website:
thearranmoreferry.com/
Other from Burtonport to Arranmore
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.32–$18.65

Arranmore Car & Passenger Ferry Service

Phone:
+353 74 954 2233
Email:
Website:
arranmoreferry.com/
Other from Burtonport to Arranmore
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Arranmore Ferry Co

Phone:
+355749542233
Email:
Website:
arranmoreferry.com/
Other from Burtonport to Arranmore
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ballyshannon to Aran Island?

The cheapest way to get from Ballyshannon to Aran Island is to drive and car ferry which costs $23.91 - $40.22 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballyshannon to Aran Island?

The fastest way to get from Ballyshannon to Aran Island is to drive and car ferry which takes 1h 43m and costs $23.91 - $40.22 .

How far is it from Ballyshannon to Aran Island?

The distance between Ballyshannon and Aran Island is 146 km.

How do I travel from Ballyshannon to Aran Island without a car?

The best way to get from Ballyshannon to Aran Island without a car is to bus and car ferry via Letterkenny which takes 4h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ballyshannon to Aran Island?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Ballyshannon to Aran Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aran Island?

There are 94+ hotels available in Aran Island. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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