Rome2Rio

How to get fromManchester to Sligoby train, plane, bus, ferry, busferry, car or car ferry

Find Transport to Sligo

See all options

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

  1. Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Sligo Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 6m
    €102–235

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train
    8h 13m
    €56–153

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Re / ...
    12h 7m
    €113–194

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Stationbus bus 23
    12h 36m
    €107–163

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus 261
    4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospitalbus bus 458
    16h 37m

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAN - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Sligo Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 29m
    €101–214

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train
    7h 51m
    €65–204

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospitalbus bus
    8h 27m

  9. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospitalbus bus
    8h 16m

  10. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospitalbus bus
    8h 59m

  11. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train
    10h 14m
    €58–184

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Sligocar car
    8h 44m
    €133–196

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€113Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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 Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 12h 7m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from Manchester

Trips to Sligo

Popular routes