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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Manchester is to train and fly which costs £50 - £150 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Manchester is to bus and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs £85 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

How far is it from Sligo to Manchester?

The distance between Sligo and Manchester is 316 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Manchester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 11m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Sligo to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Manchester bus from?

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

Where does the Sligo to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3423+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Sligo to Manchester by bus, plane, train, ferry, busferry, car ferry, 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.

Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NOC - MAN
4h 32m
£89–252
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
6h 43m
£54–149
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Road
12h 11m
£82–128
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dublin, Airport23
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
12h 50m
£109–169
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 Bus Stand 15261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
17h 20m
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)NOC - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 29m
£93–331
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 39m
£57–238
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 15
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
7h 23m
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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 Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
8h 8m
£55–157
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 15
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
8h 14m
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 Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
12h 34m
£67–120
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 Manchester
8h 14m
£89–130

Sligo to Manchester by train, foot, bus, and ferry

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12h 11mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.9 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Manchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Manchester. However, you can take the bus to Knock Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Manchester Oxford Road via Dublin Connolly, Sean O'Casey Bridge, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Chester in around 12h 11m.

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