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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Portpatrick is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £210 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Portpatrick is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 18m and costs £60 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Post Office via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.

How far is it from Sligo to Portpatrick?

The distance between Sligo and Portpatrick is 206 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Portpatrick without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 9h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Sligo to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Portpatrick bus from?

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

Where does the Sligo to Portpatrick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 175+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Sligo to Portpatrick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Portpatrick by bus, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, ferry
best
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 train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbour0
4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
9h 51m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Sligo to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
5h 18m
£64–210
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
11h 20m
£94–314
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 Ayr923
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodie923
14h 36m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 205.2 mi
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Portpatrick. However, you can take the bus to Enniskillen, take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 15, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the ferry to Cairnryan, then take the taxi to Portpatrick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Portpatrick via Dublin Connolly, Great Victoria Street, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 11h 20m.

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