Ferries from
Ireland to Aran Islands
Ferries from
Ireland to Aran Islands
There are 7 ferry routes. Ferries from Rossaveel to Inishmore and Galway City Centre to Inishmore are popular ferry trips from Ireland to Aran Islands. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Ireland to Aran Islands sail approximately 192 times per week with Aran Island Ferries.
The ferry crossing from Ireland to Aran Islands takes between 40 minutes and 1 hour 55 minutes, depending on the route, operator and ship.
The fastest ferry from Ireland to Aran Islands takes 40 minutes on the Rossaveel to Inishmore ferry with Aran Island Ferries.
No, you currently cannot take your car on the ferry from Ireland to Aran Islands.
The distance between Ireland and Aran Islands is approximately 13 miles, 20km or 11 nautical miles.
Ireland to Aran Islands ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed or conventional ferry.
The Rossaveel to Inishmore ferry sails approximately 20 times per week, with a crossing time of 40 minutes.
Galway City Centre to Inishmore ferry ferries sail approximately 20 times per week, with a sailing time of 1 hour 40 minutes.
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