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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Sligo is to drive and car ferry which costs €130 - €340 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Sligo is to fly and bus which takes 8h 42m and costs €90 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Sligo?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Sligo University Hospital via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 21 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.

How far is it from Inverness to Sligo?

The distance between Inverness and Sligo is 570 km.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Sligo without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 16h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Inverness to Sligo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Sligo bus from?

Inverness to Sligo bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Sligo bus arrive?

Inverness to Sligo bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 150+ hotels available in Sligo.

Inverness to Sligo - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Inverness to Sligo by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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.

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)INV - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital
8h 56m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)INV - NOC
2. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Sligo Bus Station
8h 42m
€91–368
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital458
16h 11m
Train, Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
18h 22m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Sligo
9h 16m
€138–334
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Sligo Bus Station
10h 46m
€150–378
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital
12h 29m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital
12h 17m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital
12h 17m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital
12h 10m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital458
16h 37m
Bus, bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital458
16h 47m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 569.5 km
Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Sligo, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Sligo. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 21, take the bus to Enniskillen Bus Station, then take the bus to Sligo University Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Sligo University Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Enniskillen in around 16h 11m.

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