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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Sligo is to drive and car ferry which costs €80 - €260 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Sligo is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 43m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Sligo?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Gardiner Street and arriving at Sligo University Hospital via Ayr, Grand Central Station Stand 21 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Sligo?

The distance between Prestwick and Sligo is 376 km.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Sligo without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 12h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 11m to get from Prestwick to Sligo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Sligo bus from?

Prestwick to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Prestwick to Sligo bus arrive?

Prestwick to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 150+ hotels available in Sligo.

Prestwick to Sligo - 3 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Prestwick to Sligo by busferry, bus, train, 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.

Bus and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital458
12h 11m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Prestwick to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Sligo
5h 43m
€84–255
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Stranraer
2. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
3. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Central0
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
13h 55m
€112–384

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 376.3 km
Duration: 12h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Prestwick to Sligo. However, you can take the line 14 bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, 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 train from Prestwick Town to Sligo via Stranraer, Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 13h 55m.

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