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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £60 - £170 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs £65 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Princes Street via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

How far is it from Sligo to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sligo and Edinburgh is 276 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Sligo to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Sligo to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2463+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Sligo to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Sligo to Edinburgh 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, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
7h 16m
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LDY - EDI
6h 24m
£52–233
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillenbus 458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus 261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
12h 42m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
14h 10m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
7h 20m
£89–138
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NOC - EDI
4h 34m
£66–185
Bus, bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
7h 43m
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
7h 5m
£60–162
Bus, bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 26m
Bus, bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, 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 Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 21m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 274.7 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Enniskillen, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 2, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 20, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo University Hospital to Princes Street via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 42m.

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