Arranmore Island is approximately three miles off the Irish coast. Travel to and from the island is by local ferry, and all ferries leave the mainland from Burtonport Harbour (journey: 15 minutes approx.)
Arranmore Fast Ferry provides a courtesy bus service from the ferry to
us. Please contact them in advance to secure booking, at www.arranmorefastferry.com or phone +353 (0) 87 317 1810
Arranmore Island Car & Passenger Ferry also travel daily to and from the island. Contact them at www.arranmoreferry.com or phone +353 (0)74 95 42233 / 074 95 20532
Timetables are available on both their websites. Please remember to contact the ferry companies in advance to secure your booking.
From Dublin via Cavan, Enniskillen N3 - N56
From Dublin via Sligo N4 - N15 – N66
From Galway via Sligo N17 - N15 – N56
From Belfast via Derry & Letterkenny M2 – A6 – N13
If you are travelling by car, it is advisable to obtain a route from
the AA website.
From Derry/Letterkenny check the current timetable (Derry-Dungloe route) at Swilly Bus Service
From Enniskillen/Donegal check current timetable at McGeehan Coaches, or phone +353 (0) 95 46 150
For other local services, contact Doherty's Travel at +353 (0) 95 211 05
From Dublin and other major towns, see Bus Eireann , or phone +353 (0) 91 600 66
For other options (including private coach hire) visit Go Ireland.com
The nearest airport is 9 miles (15 km) from Burtonport, Donegal (Carrickfinn) Airport. You can buy direct flights to Arranmore Island, and also check out their Special Offers for flight & accomodation deals.
Visit their website here, or phone: +353 (0) 95 48 237
Sligo Rail Station is the nearest railway station to Burtonport (82 miles/132 km) and operates frequent services to/from Dublin. For the nearest train from your location, see myguideireland.com
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Approximate Distances to Burtonport Harbour are:
Dublin - 180 miles
Belfast - 130 miles
Sligo - 82 miles
Galway - 170 miles
Shannon - 220 miles