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.
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.