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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £55 - £170 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 22m and costs £110 - £300.

How far is it from Sligo to Cardiff?

The distance between Sligo and Cardiff is 393 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Cardiff without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 46m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Sligo to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1546+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Sligo to Cardiff by train, plane, ferry, bus, 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
best
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 Cardiff Central
8h 9m
£55–167
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
7h 41m
£51–260
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
13h 46m
£147–225
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dublin Busáras23
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
14h 35m
£154–233
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff
12h 12m
£150–234
Bus, bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 3m
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
8h 22m
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 35m
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)NOC - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 22m
£114–293
Bus, bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
10h 31m

Sligo to Cardiff by train, foot, tram, and ferry

26Weekly Services

13h 46mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sligo to Cardiff.

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Distance: 390.6 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Cardiff. 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, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Cardiff Central via Dublin Connolly, Busáras, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 13h 46m.

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