Aran Island Ferries (Galway · Rossaveel)
The main year-round link: sailings from Rossaveel, west of Galway City, to Inis Mór (about 40 minutes). Connecting bus from Galway can be booked with your ticket.
Travel to Inis Mór
Irish Ted is on Inis Mór in the Aran Islands — reachable by ferry or flight. Usual options: year-round Galway / Rossaveel ferries, seasonal sailings from Doolin, Co. Clare, and Aer Arann from Connemara Regional Airport. Book on each operator’s site; double-check timetables for 16–18 October 2026 when they publish.
Travel options
Doolin Ferry (County Clare)
Doolin ferries operate seasonally and weather permitting — if you plan to sail from Doolin, check directly with the ferry company for mid-October 2026 timetables and availability before you travel.
Aer Arann Islands (Connemara)
Short flights between the mainland and Inis Mór from Connemara Regional Airport (Inverin) — about 8–9 minutes, the quickest and most scenic route. Year-round service; bus connections from Galway are available.
Before you sail
Weekends in October can still be busy — book travel early, leave time for the bus to Rossaveel or Connemara, parking at Doolin / Rossaveel, and read each operator’s baggage and check-in rules.