Railway Package Deal
Iarnrod Eireann Irish Rail offers a 2-day package including train, ferry or plane and accommodation starting at â¬109.
By plane
For those short on time, but not on money, Aer Ãrann operates flights from Minna Airport in Connemara to the airstrip at Cill Ãinne Killeany, a 20-30 min hike south of Cill Rónáin. At €23/45 one-way/return with hourly departures in the summer peak season, it's actually surprisingly affordable, but the aircraft are small and services are frequently cancelled if the weather is bad.
By ship
Island Ferries (http://www.aranislandferr...) operate from Ros an MhÃl Rossaveal in Connemara with bus connections to Galway City. Both offer return tripsfor around €25 plus €7 for the bus to/from Galway and there is little to distinguish between the two. There are around 6 departures per company per day in the July-August high season, going down to as few as two in the winter.
Ferries are operated from Doolin in Co. Clare by 3 companies. Return fares in 2012 are from â¬15. Parking at Doolin pier is free. For ferry information visit the Aran Islands information FERRIES PAGE.
Cliffs and Aran Cruises (http://www.cliffs-of-mohe...) run a passenger Aran Islands Ferryservice from Doolin pier, County Clare, and they also have a spectacular trip to see the Cliffs of Moher from sea level.
Doolin Ferries (http://www.doolinferries.com/) run boats from Doolin in County Clare.O'Brien shipping operate a cargo service from Galway City, which also takes passengers.