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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sligo is to fly and train which costs €50 - €160 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Sligo is to fly and bus which takes 5h 29m and costs €95 - €220.

How far is it from Manchester to Sligo?

The distance between Manchester and Sligo is 505 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Sligo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 41m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Manchester to Sligo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 160+ hotels available in Sligo.

Manchester to Sligo - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Sligo by train, plane, bus, ferry, 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.

Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Sligo Bus Stationbus
6h 6m
€97–235
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain
8h 13m
€53–154
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Re / ...
11h 41m
€120–202
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Stationbus 23
12h 30m
€89–164
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Sligocar
8h 50m
€124–403
Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane MAN - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Sligo Bus Stationbus
5h 29m
€99–215
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain
7h 51m
€63–194
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospitalbus
8h 52m
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospitalbus
8h 36m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospitalbus
9h 25m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain
10h 11m
€58–184

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

26Weekly Services

11h 41mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Sligo.

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Distance: 504.7 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester 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 Ireland West Airport, then take the bus to Sligo Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sligo via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 11h 41m.

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