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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sligo is to fly and train which costs €60 - €180 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sligo is to fly and bus which takes 5h 47m and costs €70 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Sligo?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Sligo University Hospital via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 14 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sligo?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sligo is 480 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sligo without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Edinburgh to Sligo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sligo bus from?

Edinburgh to Sligo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sligo bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Sligo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 162+ hotels available in Sligo.

Edinburgh to Sligo - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sligo by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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 Edinburgh Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Sligo Bus Stationbus
5h 47m
€74–189
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain
8h 36m
€62–178
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospitalbus 458
14h 13m
Train, Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Re / ...
15h 14m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Sligocar
7h 9m
€98–148
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospitalbus
9h
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospitalbus
8h 49m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Stationbus
7h 28m
€66–349
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospitalbus
9h 42m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Sligo.

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Distance: 480.1 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Sligo. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 bus from Princes Street to Sligo University Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 14, and Enniskillen in around 14h 13m.

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