What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Sligo?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Sligo is to drive and car ferry which costs €80 - €260 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Sligo?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Sligo is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 40m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Sligo?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Sligo University Hospital via Grand Central Bus Stand 15 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Ayr to Sligo?

The distance between Ayr and Sligo is 372 km.

How do I travel from Ayr to Sligo without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Sligo without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Sligo?

It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Ayr to Sligo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Sligo bus from?

Ayr to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Ayr to Sligo bus arrive?

Ayr to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 149+ hotels available in Sligo.

Ayr to Sligo - 3 ways to travel via bus and ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Sligo by busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 15 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital458
10h 57m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Sligo
5h 40m
€83–253
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 15 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital458
11h 43m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 371.9 km
Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Sligo, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Sligo. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 15, take the bus to Enniskillen Bus Station, then take the bus to Sligo University Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Sligo via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 5h 40m.

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