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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Bournemouth is to train and ferry which costs £100 - £170 and takes 29h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Bournemouth is to bus and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs £75 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 36m.

How far is it from Sligo to Bournemouth?

The distance between Sligo and Bournemouth is 517 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Bournemouth without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 18h 3m and costs £120 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Sligo to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where does the Sligo to Bournemouth bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2394+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Sligo to Bournemouth by bus, plane, train, car ferry, busferry, 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 London Heathrow Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NOC - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
6h 45m
£80–286
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouth
10h 26m
£71–443
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Wolverhampton
4. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouth
18h 3m
£120–281
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 Heathrow Terminal 5802
5. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Station
23h 36m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poole
29h 38m
£105–169
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)DUB - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
8h 2m
£75–272
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Southampton 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 Southampton Airport (SOU)BHD - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
8h 42m
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)NOC - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslink
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth
7h 43m
£91–340
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 Southampton Central
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
10h
£73–265
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 Bournemouth
11h 46m
£124–185

Sligo to Bournemouth by train, bus, and car ferry

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18h 3mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 514 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Bournemouth. However, you can take the bus to Knock Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station, then take the bus to Bournemouth Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Bournemouth via Dublin Connolly, Five Lamps, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, Dublin Terminal 1, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Wolverhampton in around 18h 3m.

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