How far is it from Inisheer (Island) to Sligo?

The distance between Inisheer (Island) and Sligo is 242 km.

How do I travel from Inisheer (Island) to Sligo without a car?

The best way to get from Inisheer (Island) to Sligo without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Inisheer (Island) to Sligo?

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Inisheer (Island) to Sligo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 149+ hotels available in Sligo.

Inisheer (Island) to Sligo - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Inisheer (Island) to Sligo by 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.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolin
2. Take the bus from Doolin Pier to Eyre Square351
3. Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Sligo Bus Station64
7h 14m
Ferry, bus via Lisdoonvarna
1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolin
2. Take the bus from Lisdoonvarna to Galway Ceannt Station350
3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Sligo Bus Station64
8h 3m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 241.8 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Inisheer (Island), Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Inisheer (Island) to Sligo. However, you can take the ferry to Doolin, walk to Doolin Pier, take the bus to Eyre Square, walk to Galway, Bus Station, then take the bus to Sligo Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Sligo Bus Station via Doolin, Doolin Pier, Lisdoonvarna, and Galway Ceannt Station in around 8h 3m.

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