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 £45 - £230 and takes 8h 14m.

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 5h 45m and costs £55 - £210.

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 58m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Sligo to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1674+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Sligo to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 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 Drumcondratrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 11m
£61–180
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
8h 14m
£49–221
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 58m
£109–212
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dublin Busárasbus 23
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 54m
£122–228
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
12h 10m
£132–408
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NOC - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 45m
£59–203
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillenbus
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h
£74–178
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillenbus
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
9h 13m

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

26Weekly Services

13h 58mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sligo to Cardiff.

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Distance: 390.5 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

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, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 13h 58m.

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