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How to get fromExeter to Sligoby plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Sligo by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    8h 24m
    €84–242

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    9h 20m
    €83–230

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    16h 57m
    €196–331

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Sligocar car
    12h 25m
    €196–511

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BRS - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    6h 50m
    €103–289

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Sligo Hospitalbus bus
    10h 19m
    €110–262

  7. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    4. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    11h
    €107–341

  8. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 23
    17h 46m
    €204–344

  9. Train, ferry via Fishguard

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    18h 8m
    €160–265

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

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration16h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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 Airport Zone 15, take the line 41 bus to Drumcondra Stn, walk to Drumcondra, 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 16h 57m.

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