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 £50 - £160 and takes 7h 6m.

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 36m and costs £60 - £170.

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 13h 1m.

How far is it from Sligo to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sligo and Edinburgh is 300 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 13h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m 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 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Sligo to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 8 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 to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly
best
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 36m
£61–166
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly
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 26m
£53–304
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 14bus 261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
13h 1m
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 15m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
7h 22m
£87–312
Train to Dublin Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
7h 6m
£54–153
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillenbus
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
7h 36m
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
8h 41m
£61–131

Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 7mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 298.1 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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 Ireland West Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo University Hospital to Princes Street via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 14, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 1m.

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