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How to get fromSligo to Kirkwallby bus, plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Kirkwall by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillenbus
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeBHD - KOI
    9h 56m

  2. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airportbus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeNOC - KOI
    11h 51m
    £99–390

  3. Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentrebus
    2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeLDY - KOI
    11h 36m
    £135–578

  4. Bus to Donegal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Croithlíbus
    2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeCFN - KOI
    12h 11m

  5. Train to Dublin Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeDUB - KOI
    9h 31m
    £175–487

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£192Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Enniskillen, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 21, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to St Magnus centre. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre, take the line 234 bus to City of Derry Airport, walk to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to St Magnus centre.

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