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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Sligo is to drive and car ferry which costs €140 - €340 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Sligo is to drive and car ferry which takes 9h 39m and costs €140 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Sligo?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Braelossie Place and arriving at Sligo University Hospital via Union Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 21 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.

How far is it from Elgin to Sligo?

The distance between Elgin and Sligo is 816 km.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Sligo without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 17h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Elgin to Sligo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Sligo bus from?

Elgin to Sligo bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Braelossie Place station.

Where does the Elgin to Sligo bus arrive?

Elgin to Sligo bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 149+ hotels available in Sligo.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Elgin to Sligo by bus, plane, train, busferry, 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.

Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)ABZ - DUB
3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligo
10h 2m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Elgin to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Sligo
9h 39m
€141–337
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Stirling
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital458
17h 12m
Train, Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
4. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
6. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
19h 11m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)INV - 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
8h 59m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)ABZ - 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 44m
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital
12h 54m
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital
12h 48m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Braelossie Place to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital458
17h 19m
Train, bus and ferry, bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital458
17h 34m
Bus, bus and ferry via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital458
17h 56m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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3h 18mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 815.6 km
Duration: 10h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Sligo. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal Stance 1, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 15, take the line 16 bus to Drumcondra Station, walk to Drumcondra, then take the train to Sligo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Sligo University Hospital via Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Enniskillen in around 17h 12m.

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