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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Sligo is to fly and train which costs €60 - €190 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Sligo is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs €100 - €220.

How far is it from Chester to Sligo?

The distance between Chester and Sligo is 492 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Sligo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 45m and costs €90 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Chester to Sligo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 146+ hotels available in Sligo.

Chester to Sligo - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Chester to Sligo by train, plane, bus, ferry, 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.

Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Sligo Bus Station
5h 45m
€105–220
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
7h 39m
€64–189
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
10h 45m
€93–156
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Shotton to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Station23
13h 51m
€97–192
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Sligo
7h 29m
€99–184
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)MAN - NOC
3. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Sligo Bus Station
6h 18m
€110–239
Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
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 16m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - 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 4m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
9h 13m
€69–178
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - 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
9h 54m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
11h 35m
€70–112

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

26Weekly Services

10h 45mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 492.1 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Sligo, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Sligo. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) 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 Chester to Sligo via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 10h 45m.

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