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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Sligo is to train and fly which costs €60 - €230 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Sligo is to fly and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs €65 - €260.

How far is it from Derby to Sligo?

The distance between Derby and Sligo is 587 km.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Sligo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 12m and costs €100 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Derby to Sligo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 158+ hotels available in Sligo.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Derby to Sligo by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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.

Fly East Midlands Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EMA - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Sligo Bus Stationbus
5h 57m
€66–252
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain
9h 54m
€64–224
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Re / ...
13h 12m
€108–218
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Sligocar
9h 59m
€143–213
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BHX - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Sligo Bus Stationbus
6h 32m
€110–261
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospitalbus
9h 25m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane MAN - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Sligo Bus Stationbus
7h 9m
€110–285
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospitalbus
10h 7m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorntrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Sligo Bus Stationbus
7h 55m
€135–351
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorntrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospitalbus
10h 49m

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

26Weekly Services

13h 12mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.6 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Sligo. However, you can take the bus to EMA Departure Building, walk to East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, then take the bus to Sligo Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Sligo via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 13h 12m.

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