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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Poole is to train and ferry which costs £70 - £260 and takes 29h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Poole is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 58m and costs £85 - £270.

How far is it from Sligo to Poole?

The distance between Sligo and Poole is 532 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Poole without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 23h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Sligo to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Poole bus from?

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

Where does the Sligo to Poole bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2230+ hotels available in Poole.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 8m.

There are 12 ways to get from Sligo to Poole by bus, plane, train, busferry, ferry, 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 London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NOC - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Poole
7h 58m
£90–261
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poole
29h 23m
£73–251
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 Heathrow Central Bus Station595 / ...
5. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
23h 8m
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 Poole
11h 55m
£124–184
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)DUB - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Poole
8h 34m
£80–252
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
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 Southampton Airport (SOU)BHD - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Poole
9h 14m
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)NOC - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslink
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
8h 3m
£94–315
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 Southampton Central
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
10h 31m
£75–270
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
5. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
12h 1m
£83–278
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
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 Luton Airport (LTN)BFS - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslink
5. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
11h 33m
£94–270
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 Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
24h 46m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
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 Bournemouth
25h 46m

Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 528.6 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Poole. However, you can take the bus to Knock Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, then take the train to Poole. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo University Hospital to Seldown Coach Station via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 21, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 23h 8m.

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