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 20m.

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 €75 - €210.

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 2 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sligo?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sligo is 503 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 13h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 50m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sligo bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Sligo bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 150+ hotels available in Sligo.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sligo by bus, busferry, train, car, car ferry, 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.

Bus, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital458
13h 50m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)EDI - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Station
7h 28m
€61–249
Train, Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
15h 14m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Sligo
7h 7m
€103–158
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital
8h 35m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Sligo Bus Station
5h 47m
€79–209
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital
8h 29m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligo
8h 20m
€62–180
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital
9h 19m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Station
8h 16m
€115–444

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 502.5 km
Duration: 13h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Sligo. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 2, take the bus to Enniskillen Bus Station, then take the bus to Sligo University Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sligo via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 15h 14m.

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