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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Colchester is to train and fly and bus which costs £60 - £200 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Colchester is to bus and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs £40 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Coach Stop via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 40m.

How far is it from Sligo to Colchester?

The distance between Sligo and Colchester is 471 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Colchester without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 22h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Sligo to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Colchester bus from?

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

Where does the Sligo to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1025+ hotels available in Colchester.

Sligo to Colchester - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 12 ways to get from Sligo to Colchester by bus, plane, busferry, train, 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.

Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
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1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NOC - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
6h 13m
£44–213
Bus, bus and ferry, train
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 Finchley Road / O2 Centre
5. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
22h 24m
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 Colchester
11h 44m
£129–195
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 Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
6h 23m
£82–339
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 20m
£100–321
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUB - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
8h 31m
£102–268
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)DUB - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
8h 28m
£61–200
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
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 London Stansted Airport (STN)BFS - STN
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
9h 53m
£67–198
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Luton 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 Luton Airport (LTN)BFS - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
5. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
9h 53m
£82–264
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
5. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
23h 53m
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Birmingham
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 Newhall St
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport
6. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
25h 39m
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 Milton Keynes Coachway831
5. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Station737
6. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
27h 40m

Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Stansted Airport (STN) flights

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Distance: 468.3 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Colchester. However, you can take the bus to Knock Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), walk to Coach Station, take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Marks Tey, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo University Hospital to Colchester via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Bus Stand 15, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 22h 24m.

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