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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Sligo is to train and fly which costs €65 - €200 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Sligo is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 32m and costs €150 - €330.

How far is it from Cardiff to Sligo?

The distance between Cardiff and Sligo is 699 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Sligo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 56m and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 13h 56m to get from Cardiff to Sligo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 149+ hotels available in Sligo.

Cardiff to Sligo - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Sligo by train, ferry, car ferry, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
13h 56m
€166–261
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligo
9h 2m
€56–284
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Station23
15h 31m
€144–279
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Sligo
10h 14m
€131–180
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligo
9h 12m
€69–197
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital
10h
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital
9h 52m
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
4. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Sligo Bus Station
8h 32m
€156–330
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligo
10h 15m
€84–264
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital
9h 43m

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

26Weekly Services

13h 56mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 698.8 km
Duration: 13h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Sligo. However, you can 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 train from Cardiff Central to Sligo Bus Station via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Port, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, Talbot Street East, and Dublin Busáras in around 15h 31m.

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