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How to get fromSligo to Exeterby bus, plane, train, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Sligo to Exeter by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NOC - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 52m
    £74–234

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    17h 29m
    £160–315

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dublin Busárasbus bus 23
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    18h 17m
    £167–323

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sligo to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Exetercar car
    12h 24m
    £154–439

  5. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    7h 47m
    £80–257

  6. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 18m
    £76–211

  7. Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    10h 7m
    £88–214

Sligo to Exeter by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration17h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Exeter. However, you can take the bus to Ireland West Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) 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, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 17h 29m.

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