There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Holyhead by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, car ferry
best- Drive from Sligo to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
6h 6m£58–84Train, car ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
- Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
8h 48m£47–66Train, ferry
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
8h£53–70Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dublin, Airport23
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
8h 36m£67–88Bus, ferry via Dublin
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Liffey Valley SC23
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
9h 22m£75–107
Sligo to Holyhead by train, foot, tram, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Holyhead is to train and ferry which costs £50 - £70 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Holyhead is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 6m and costs £55 - £85.
The distance between Sligo and Holyhead is 195 miles.
The best way to get from Sligo to Holyhead without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h and costs £50 - £70.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Sligo to Holyhead, including transfers.
There are 917+ hotels available in Holyhead.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?
There is no direct connection from Sligo to Holyhead. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1 then take the car ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Holyhead via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 8h.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dublin, Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £165–175
- On Foot
- £35–45
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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