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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Sligo is to drive and car ferry which costs €130 - €450 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Sligo is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 30m and costs €130 - €450.

How far is it from Holyhead to Sligo?

The distance between Holyhead and Sligo is 325 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Sligo without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Holyhead to Sligo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 71+ hotels available in Sligo.

Holyhead to Sligo - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Sligo by ferry, train, bus, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Re / ...
7h 49m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Sligocar
10h 30m
€138–445
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Sligo Bus Stationbus 23
8h 20m
Ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Re / ...
8h 4m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Sligo.

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Distance: 325 km
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Sligo, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Sligo. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Sligo. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Sligo Bus Station via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 8h 20m.

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