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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Sligo is to car ferry and drive which costs €70 - €230 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Sligo is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 41m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Sligo?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Sligo University Hospital via Grand Central Station Stand 21 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Sligo?

The distance between Cairnryan and Sligo is 278 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Sligo without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 8h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Cairnryan to Sligo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Sligo bus from?

Cairnryan to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Sligo bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 145+ hotels available in Sligo.

Cairnryan to Sligo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Sligo by busferry, bus, ferry, train, car ferry, or car

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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital458
8h 42m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Drive from Belfast to Sligo
4h 41m
€73–230
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Ballybofey64
4. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Sligo Bus Station64
10h 42m
€83–328
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Central0
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
11h
€76–319
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital458
9h 25m

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Sligo.

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Distance: 278.4 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Sligo. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 21, take the bus to Enniskillen Bus Station, then take the bus to Sligo University Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Cairnryan to Sligo Bus Station via Larne, Larne Harbour, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre, and Ballybofey in around 10h 42m.

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