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 - £210 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 7h 52m and costs £45 - £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 14h 2m 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 912+ 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 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 9m
£49–167
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
7h 52m
£47–210
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
14h 2m
£142–225
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 Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 51m
£149–233
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
12h 16m
£150–229
Bus, bus to Belfast International 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 2bus
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
9h 3m
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 2bus
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
8h 36m
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 2bus
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
8h 33m
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NOC - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 21m
£126–289
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 36m
£64–230

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

26Weekly Services

14h 2mAverage Duration

£142Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sligo to Cardiff.

Launch map view

Distance: 390.5 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 14h 2m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.