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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Sligo is to bus and fly and train which costs €55 - €180 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Sligo is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 18m and costs €160 - €390.

How far is it from Newport to Sligo?

The distance between Newport and Sligo is 680 km.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Sligo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 41m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 13h 41m to get from Newport to Sligo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 148+ hotels available in Sligo.

Newport to Sligo - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Newport to Sligo by train, ferry, car ferry, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
13h 41m
€111–264
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligo
8h 52m
€58–177
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Station23
15h 16m
€89–277
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Newport to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Sligo
10h 7m
€126–178
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - 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 44m
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
4. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Sligo Bus Station
8h 18m
€163–382
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - 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
9h 27m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligo
9h 15m
€64–294
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - 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
10h 10m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligo
10h 1m
€80–302

Newport to Sligo by train, ferry, foot, and bus

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13h 41mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 680.1 km
Duration: 13h 41m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Sligo, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Newport to Sligo. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Sean O'Casey Bridge, walk to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Sligo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Sligo Bus Station via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Port, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, Talbot Street East, and Dublin Busáras in around 15h 16m.

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