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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Edinburgh is to bus and train and fly which costs £60 - £140 and takes 8h 19m.

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 49m and costs £75 - £200.

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 3m.

How far is it from Sligo to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sligo and Edinburgh is 357 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 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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 2496+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Sligo to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Sligo to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
7h 5m
£58–163
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LDY - EDI
6h 24m
£53–274
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 Station Stand 21261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
13h 3m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
14h 22m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
7h 20m
£90–249
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
7h 34m
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
8h 19m
£62–136
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NOC - EDI
4h 49m
£77–196
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 4m
£71–216

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 355.3 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Edinburgh. 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 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 21, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 3m.

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