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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Penzance is to train and fly which costs £65 - £230 and takes 11h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Penzance is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 59m and costs £55 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Albert Pier Road via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 43m.

How far is it from Sligo to Penzance?

The distance between Sligo and Penzance is 394 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Penzance without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 21h 8m and costs £230 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Sligo to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Penzance bus from?

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

Where does the Sligo to Penzance bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2396+ hotels available in Penzance.

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

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

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Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
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1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)DUB - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
8h 59m
£56–256
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 Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzance
21h 8m
£238–318
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 bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
6. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzance
26h 32m
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 Penzance
13h 51m
£149–225
Bus to Donegal Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Croithlí
2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)CFN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
13h 8m
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzance
11h 57m
£69–224
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)DUB - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
11h 22m
£101–298
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 Shudehill Interchange
5. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
27h 43m

Sligo to Penzance by train, bus, and car ferry

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21h 8mAverage Duration

£238Cheapest Price

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Distance: 391.6 mi
Duration: 8h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Penzance. However, you can take the train to Drumcondra, walk to Drumcondra Station, take the line 700 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY), walk to Newquay Airport, take the line 56 bus to Bus Station, walk to Newquay Bus Station, then take the bus to Albert Pier Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Penzance via Dublin Connolly, Five Lamps, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, Dublin Terminal 1, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 21h 8m.

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