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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Sligo is to bus and fly and train which costs €60 - €160 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Sligo is to fly and bus which takes 5h 18m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Sligo?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Sligo University Hospital via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 21 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Sligo?

The distance between Liverpool and Sligo is 467 km.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Sligo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 2m and costs €95 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Liverpool to Sligo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Sligo bus from?

Liverpool to Sligo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Liverpool to Sligo bus arrive?

Liverpool to Sligo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 146+ hotels available in Sligo.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Liverpool to Sligo by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Liverpool to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
2. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Sligo Bus Station
5h 18m
€101–258
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
7h 12m
€60–227
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
12h 2m
€99–165
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital458
15h 10m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
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 52m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)MAN - NOC
3. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Sligo Bus Station
5h 43m
€102–225
Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
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 49m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - 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 37m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
8h 38m
€61–154
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - 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
9h 19m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
12h 52m
€81–126
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Sligo
7h 44m
€102–189

Liverpool to Sligo by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

12h 2mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 467 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Sligo, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Sligo. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Knock Airport, then take the bus to Sligo Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Sligo via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 12h 2m.

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