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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Blackpool is to train and fly which costs £60 - £200 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Blackpool is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 14m and costs £90 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Buchanan Street via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.

How far is it from Sligo to Blackpool?

The distance between Sligo and Blackpool is 365 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Blackpool without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 15h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Sligo to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Blackpool bus from?

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

Where does the Sligo to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1792+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Sligo to Blackpool - 14 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 14 ways to get from Sligo to Blackpool by bus, plane, train, busferry, car ferry, or car

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

Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NOC - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
6h 14m
£91–281
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
8h 24m
£60–198
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 Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
15h 24m
Train, bus and ferry
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 Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
16h 52m
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgate0
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
17h 9m
£85–166
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)NOC - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
6h 49m
£98–471
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
7h 59m
£61–288
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
9h 4m
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
9h 49m
£62–186
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, 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 Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
9h 34m
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, 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 Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
10h 24m
£67–246
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
17h 57m
Bus, bus and ferry via Market Street
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 Coach Stn181 / ...
18h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackpool
8h 32m
£106–280

Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 362.4 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Blackpool. However, you can take the bus to Knock Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo University Hospital to Blackpool North via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Bus Stand 15, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 15h 24m.

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