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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Barnstaple is to train and fly which costs £60 - £200 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Barnstaple is to train and fly which takes 9h 26m and costs £85 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Bus Station via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 51m.

How far is it from Sligo to Barnstaple?

The distance between Sligo and Barnstaple is 470 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Barnstaple without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 25h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Sligo to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Barnstaple bus from?

Sligo to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo University Hospital station.

Where does the Sligo to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Sligo to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Enniskillen station.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2253+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Sligo to Barnstaple - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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

Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
10h 14m
£65–197
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 15261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
6. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
25h 6m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station831
5. Take the train from Newcastle to Exeter St Davids
6. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
27h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Barnstaple
12h 12m
£129–195
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)DUB - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h 26m
£90–257
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrim
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
11h 44m
£72–215
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
12h 18m
£79–356
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)DUB - NQY
3. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
13h 15m
£89–376
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 15
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
6. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
13h 18m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 15261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
25h 51m
Bus, bus and ferry via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 15261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
5. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
25h 57m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 466.8 mi
Duration: 10h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Barnstaple. However, you can take the train to Drumcondra, walk to Drumcondra Station, take the line 700 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Barnstaple. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo University Hospital to Barnstaple via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Bus Stand 15, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 25h 6m.

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