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

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There are 7 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Sligo by train, plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    best
    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
    €116–266

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    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
    €102–140

  3. Train, ferry

    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 28m
    €125–207

  4. 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 23m

  5. Bus, ferry

    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 bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stationbus23
    16h 19m

  6. 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 10m
    €135–313

  7. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand BbusT2
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead stationbus4X
    3. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Stationbus23
    16h 25m

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration14h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€125Cheapest 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 Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Knock Airport, then take the bus to Sligo Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberystwyth to Sligo via Shrewsbury, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 14h 28m.

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