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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Sligo is to train and fly which costs €90 - €260 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Sligo is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 50m and costs €85 - €280.

How far is it from Exeter to Sligo?

The distance between Exeter and Sligo is 596 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Sligo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 8m and costs €180 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Exeter to Sligo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 179+ hotels available in Sligo.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Sligo by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, train
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1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EXT - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain
8h 35m
€77–283
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 / ...
17h 8m
€189–359
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Sligocar
12h 25m
€189–497
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BRS - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Sligo Bus Stationbus
6h 50m
€86–272
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain
9h 32m
€93–253
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - 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
10h 18m
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NQY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain
12h 40m
€90–381
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain
11h 28m
€108–363
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Stationbus 23
17h 44m
€197–372
Train, ferry via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Tenbytrain
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
4. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Re / ...
19h 5m
€198–431

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

26Weekly Services

17h 8mAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 596.4 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Sligo. However, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin, walk to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Sligo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Sligo via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 17h 8m.

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