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 - £140 and takes 6h 45m.

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 25m and costs £85 - £200.

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 15h 50m.

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 11h 50m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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 3475+ hotels available in Manchester.

Sligo to Manchester - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Sligo to Manchester by bus, plane, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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 Ireland West Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NOC - MAN
4h 25m
£88–192
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 45m
£50–134
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
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 Piccadilly
11h 50m
£88–164
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dublin Busáras23
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
13h 3m
£97–161
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 2261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
15h 50m
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West 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 19m
£98–210
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 35m
£56–177
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 Station Stand 2
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
7h 6m
Bus, bus to Belfast International 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 Station Stand 2
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
7h 34m
Bus, bus to Belfast International 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 Station Stand 2
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
8h 28m
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 Station Stand 2
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
7h 56m
Train, ferry via Manchester Oxford Road
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 8m
£74–131
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchester
8h 53m
£110–174

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

26Weekly Services

11h 50mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sligo to Manchester.

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Distance: 313.8 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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 Ireland West 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 Piccadilly via Dublin Connolly, Busáras, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Chester in around 11h 50m.

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