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How to get fromAberystwyth to Sligoby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Sligo by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligotrainRe / ...
    14h 42m
    €134–199

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2busT5
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14bus740
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Sligo Bus Stationbus23
    17h 34m
    €87–193

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand BbusT2
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligotrainRe / ...
    15h 48m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Sligocar
    8h 13m
    €104–146

  5. Train, train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)planeLPL - NOC
    5. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Sligo Bus Stationbus
    9h 5m
    €133–292

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)planeBHX - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Sligo Bus Stationbus
    8h 40m
    €113–289

Aberystwyth to Sligo by train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration14h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€134Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Sligo, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Sligo. However, you can take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Sean O'Casey Bridge, walk to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Sligo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Parade to Sligo via Bangor Bus Station Stand C, Bodelis, Llys Watling, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Sean O'Casey Bridge, and Dublin Connolly in around 15h 48m.

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