Doolin ferry aran islands daily sailings book ferry clare. The timetable for trips to cliffs of moher and inisheer, inishmaan and inishmore. Ferries to clare island and inishturk depart from roonagh pier in. The ferry is the most popular way to get to the aran islands, and there are ferries to the aran islands from galway running regularly throughout the year. Doolin ferry aran islands daily sailings book ferry. The famous rocky landscape of inis mor has helped to create its iconic image of an island, divided by fields separated by winding stone walls. You can get to the aran islands by passenger ferry from rossaveel which is about an hour west of galway city or from doolin in county clare. Set sail with doolin2aran ferries, daily trips to the aran islands or cruise under the cliffs of moher. Book your trip aran island cliffs of moher doolin2aran ferries. The population of inis mor is about 900 people and it is about 14 km by 3. Ferry to ireland take the ferry to ireland from the uk. Dont miss the burren and ballyvaughan if you are travelling north, and liscannor, and lahinch, if you are travelling south.
Firstly, rent a bike, by far the best way to get around the aran islands. How to get to the aran islands experience ireland like a. Prebook ferry from rossaveal to inishmore aran islands. Inis mor can be also be a destination got to by both ferry and air, and these run.
Obrien line doolin ferry co aran islands ferry cliffs of moher. Book in advance during the high season junejulyaugust. Inis mor inishmore is the largest and most traveled to of the aran islands. We want to go round trip return trip from rossaveal to inishmore. You can also find bike rental very easily when arriving on each island. During the cromwellian occupation in the 17th century irish was forbidden as english was the official language. Aran island ferries galway updated april 2020 top tips. Or cruise under the cliffs of moher with doolin2aran ferries, co. My husband, and i and another couple we were travelling with visited inishmore island for a day trip in june 2019. A galway to aran islands day trip inishmore is easy. The main village on the island is kilronan, which has a quite large new harbour that accommodates a vast amount of tourist travel to the island. Aran islands service ferryshuttle bus covid19 suspension of services. Is it necessary to prepurchase tickets for the ferry, or can we buy them on the day of travel.
Ferries in galway best ferries with photos, maps and. If travelling to inishbofin you must board at cleggan pier near clifden. It is possible to travel to inishmore, inis mor inisheer inis oirr or inishmaan inis meain by passenger ferry from doolin in co. Aran islands explore ireland of old doolin ferry co. Inishmore inismor aran islands visitor guide, maps. One vessel will service all 3 islands a bus will connect with all sailings depart inis mor. Inis mor and cliffs of moher ferry booking aran island ferries. Aran islands irelandvisitor informationaran ferries. The aran islands are accessed by way of doolin which is itself surrounded by beautiful coastal destinations.
Ferry travel to inishmore, inis mor is by passenger ferry from doolin in co. You can also go bus tour which is also recommended. Book your trip online today, daily ferries to aran islands. One can take one of the frequent ferries to the aran islands.
Doolin ferries your gateway to the aran islands, the cliffs of moher and the burren in the west of ireland. Irish ferries offer several daily sailings from dublin to holyhead, where you can take your car, pets, and as much luggage as you need. How to get to aran islands from galway galway to aran. Book aran island trips and day tours doolin ferry with bill obrien. Explore the aran islands and cliffs of moher with doolin ferry co. Aran islands are a group of three rocky islands located in galway bay.
Catch the bus from galway to aran islands ferry terminal. Aran islands ferry sailing times doolin ferry sailing times. Cliffs of moher, school tours from doolin and tickets to inisheer, inishmore and inishmaan. Ferry services are available to the aran islands from doolin in co.
Aran island ferries irelands largest domestic ferries. For flexibility, book a roundtrip ferry ticket in advance and explore independently on foot, by bike, bus, or pony trap from inishmore s main town, kilronan. The 1997 romantic comedy the matchmaker with janeane garofalo is partially set on the aran islands. Book aran island trips and day tours doolin ferry with. The islands are easily reached by passenger ferry from doolin in co. The ferry is small, and with the sun beating down and the fresh sea air blowing in my face, i really felt like i was off on an adventure. Its name means back island and is the closest island to doolin pier. Book your trip with doolin ferries, daily sailings to all aran islands and the stunning cliffs of moher. Maybe book a few days in advance especially if the weather looks good. Apr 12, 2020 aran island ferries is irelands largest domestic ferry company, sailing yearround to all three islands. Inis mor inishmore meaning big island is the largest and most travelled to of the aran islands. Statement from island ferries teo regarding travel restrictions covid19. Book oneway island hop ferry sailings the doolin ferry.
Click on a destination or tour below to view details of sailing times. The ferry left and returned when scheduled, was clean and the ferry terminal proved to be a safe place to leave our vehicle. Visiting inishmore, the largest of the aran islands off irelands west coast, was a dream come true. As a result of an taoiseachs statement on march 27th, island ferries will be following the guidelines set out by the government and the hse with regard to the ongoing health crisis relating to covid19. Book your tickets online for aran island ferries, galway. Inis mor inishmore the largest of the three aran islands, famous for dun aengus fort. Aran island ferries galway 2020 all you need to know. As one of the aran islands, inishmore was a place that i could feel far away from everything while still being connected to irish culture and heritage. The islands lie in the northwestern direction across the entrance to galway bay, from which inishmore is separated by approximately seven miles of sea. You can find information on both aran ferries and aer arann.
On my solo trip to ireland i was looking to visit places that combined my two favourite travel activities exploring nature and visiting archaeological sites. Sailing times and prices for inis mor aran island ferries. Day trip to inishmore the largest of irelands aran islands. It is well known internationally with over 50 different monuments of christian, pre christian and celtic mythological heritage.
Getting to inis mor aran islands official guide the aran islands. The 10 best things to do in inishmore april 2020 with. Inis mor big island is the largest of the three aran islands. Just to answer a few questions and give you the best advice please note the following. The aran islands offer visitors a glimpse into a way of life that has long since disappeared from most of the world. We are going to take the ferry from rossaveal to inishmor on a monday in june. Doolin2aran ferries ferry doolin aran islands cliffs. Doolin2aran ferries aran islands ferry doolin aran.
Ferry information for the aran islandsdoolingalway. The island is a lively place at night, with great irish. The 1996 play, the cripple of inishmaan by martin mcdonagh, is set on the aran islands. The aran islands in galway ferries, day trips, best. As per our recent statement regarding travel restrictions, the following amendments have been made to the below timetable until further notice one vessel will service all 3 islands a bus will connect with all sailings.