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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Derby is to bus and fly which costs £85 - £130 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Derby is to bus and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Bus Station via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

How far is it from Sligo to Derby?

The distance between Sligo and Derby is 395 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Derby without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 21m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Sligo to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Derby bus from?

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

Where does the Sligo to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2098+ hotels available in Derby.

Sligo to Derby - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Sligo to Derby by bus, plane, train, ferry, busferry, 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 Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NOC - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
6h 21m
£97–317
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
8h 31m
£67–214
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 Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
13h 21m
£93–149
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 Leeds City Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station
20h 25m
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 Derby
8h 56m
£94–145
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)NOC - EMA
5h 1m
£89–130
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)NOC - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
5h 42m
£99–802
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 Derby
7h 20m
£107–396
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
9h 17m
£73–207
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
5. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
9h 56m
£68–222
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 Glasgow to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
5. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
21h 17m

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

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13h 21mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.2 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Derby. However, you can take the bus to Knock Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Sheffield, then take the train to Derby. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Derby via Dublin Connolly, Sean O'Casey Bridge, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Crewe in around 13h 21m.

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