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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Holyhead is to train and ferry which costs £70 - £110 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Holyhead is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 52m and costs £100 - £230.

How far is it from Sligo to Holyhead?

The distance between Sligo and Holyhead is 203 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Holyhead without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 6m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Sligo to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 908+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Sligo to Holyhead - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Holyhead by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
8h 6m
£72–105
Bus, ferry via Enniskillen
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillenbus 458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus 30 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
10h 5m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar
10h 30m
£135–213
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NOC - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
7h 52m
£101–223
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Eden Quaybus 23
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
8h 29m
£79–114

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

26Weekly Services

8h 6mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 202 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Holyhead. However, you can take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to Busáras, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo University Hospital to Holyhead via Enniskillen Bus Station, Dublin Busaras Bus Station, Busáras, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 10h 5m.

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