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 - £95 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 - £95.

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 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Sligo to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 179+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Sligo to Portpatrick - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sligo to Portpatrick by bus, train, 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, train, ferry
best
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 train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbour0
4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
9h 12m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Sligo to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
5h 18m
£63–94
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbour0
4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
10h 31m
£94–314

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sligo to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 205.2 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

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 Station Stand 21, walk to Belfast Great 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, Belfast Great Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 10h 31m.

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