There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Sligo by car ferry, car, ferry, train, 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.
Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Sligo
5h 56m€74–99Car ferry, train
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
8h 43m€65–79Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
7h 49m€84–119Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Sligo Bus Station23
8h 25m€93–135Car ferry, bus
- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Station23
9h 11m€66–127
Holyhead to Sligo by ferry, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Sligo is to car ferry and train which costs €65 - €80 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Sligo is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 56m and costs €70 - €100.
The distance between Holyhead and Sligo is 311 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Sligo without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 49m and costs €80 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Holyhead to Sligo, including transfers.
There are 148+ hotels available in Sligo.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Sligo, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Sligo. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Sligo. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Sligo via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 7h 49m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €41–95
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Passenger
- €41
- Passenger Car
- €160–220
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London City Airport into central London, How to get from Luton Airport into central London, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.