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 26m.

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 33m and costs £80 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.

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 17h 55m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Sligo to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Exeter bus from?

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

Where does the Sligo to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 653+ hotels available in Exeter.

Sligo to Exeter - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Sligo to Exeter by train, plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, busferry, 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 26m
£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
17h 55m
£169–265
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dublin Busáras Bus23
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
18h 9m
£185–314
Bus, bus and ferry, train
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 Newhall St
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
21h 39m
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 33m
£80–247
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
8h 52m
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 56m
£62–191
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
10h 37m
£65–387
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 23m
£75–365
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 4m
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 Newhall St
5. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
22h 41m
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 47m
£134–183

Sligo to Exeter by train, bus, and car ferry

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17h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 427.9 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

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 17h 55m.

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