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 - £90 and takes 29h 20m.

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 54m and costs £100 - £380.

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 25h 38m.

How far is it from Sligo to Poole?

The distance between Sligo and Poole is 449 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 train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 24h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m 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 2209+ hotels available in Poole.

Sligo to Poole - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Sligo to Poole by train, plane, busferry, bus, 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.

Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
best
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 33m
£74–287
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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
£72–271
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
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
24h 42m
Train, ferry
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 20m
£74–88
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
£125–174
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 54m
£103–371
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 Bus Stand 15
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 13m
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, bus, 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 bus from Airport Bus Station to Golders Green Station
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
8h 45m
£114–362
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
£80–289
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 Heathrow Central Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
25h 38m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dublin Busáras Bus23
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poole
30h 16m
£76–97

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 446.6 mi
Duration: 8h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Poole. 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 Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Poole. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Poole via Dublin Connolly, Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Birmingham New Street, and Bournemouth in around 24h 42m.

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