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 6m.

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 53m and costs £55 - £280.

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 and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Sligo to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1514+ 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 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 6m
£57–167
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 53m
£56–280
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
14h
£114–192
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Liffey Valley SC23
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
14h 59m
£135–227
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 Cardiff
10h 24m
£104–155
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 21
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
8h 53m
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 36m
£65–185
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 21
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 51m
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 South Parkway to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
8h 29m
£128–439

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

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14hAverage Duration

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Distance: 390.6 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

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, Sean O'Casey Bridge, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 14h.

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