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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Inverness is to drive and car ferry which costs £120 - £300 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Inverness is to bus and fly which takes 8h 58m and costs £70 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Union Street via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.

How far is it from Sligo to Inverness?

The distance between Sligo and Inverness is 355 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Inverness without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 15h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Sligo to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Inverness bus from?

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

Where does the Sligo to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1206+ hotels available in Inverness.

Sligo to Inverness - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Sligo to Inverness by bus, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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

Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
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1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)NOC - INV
8h 58m
£74–286
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 Union StreetE8
15h 33m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Inverness
9h 29m
£121–295
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
8h 23m
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LDY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
11h 1m
£98–317
Bus, bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
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 Bus Station Stance 3
15h 44m
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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
16h 5m
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Perth
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 Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
16h 52m

Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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8h 17mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.7 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Inverness, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Inverness. However, you can take the bus to Knock Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo University Hospital to Union Street via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 21, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 33m.

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