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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Exeter is to train and fly which costs £55 - £190 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 7h 34m and costs £80 - £240.

How far is it from Sligo to Exeter?

The distance between Sligo and Exeter is 430 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Exeter without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 18h 1m and costs £130 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Sligo to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Sligo to Exeter by train, plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car

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 Bristol Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
8h 24m
£55–188
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
18h 1m
£138–266
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Liffey Valley SC23
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
18h 39m
£145–272
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 Exeter
11h 52m
£124–184
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)DUB - EXT
7h 34m
£81–238
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
9h 54m
£63–196
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
10h 15m
£68–329
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)DUB - NQY
3. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davids
11h 26m
£77–367
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
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 Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
11h 15m

Sligo to Exeter by train, bus, and car ferry

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18h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 427.9 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Exeter. 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 Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Exeter St Davids via Dublin Connolly, Five Lamps, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, Dublin Terminal 1, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 18h 1m.

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