There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Sligo by ferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Re / ...
7h 49m€60–77Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Sligo Bus Stationbus 23
8h 30m€99–136Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
- Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
- Drive from Belfast to Sligocar
10h 24m€161–236Ferry, train #2
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Re / ...
7h 49m€85–120
Holyhead to Sligo by ferry, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Sligo is to ferry and train which costs €60 - €80 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Sligo is to ferry and train which takes 7h 49m and costs €60 - €80.
The distance between Holyhead and Sligo is 325 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Sligo without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 49m and costs €60 - €80.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Holyhead to Sligo, including transfers.
There are 154+ 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 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 30m.
- 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
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €190–200
- On Foot
- €40–50
- 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 Cairnryan to Belfast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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