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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Portstewart is to bus and train which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Portstewart is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo station to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Station and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Rose Garens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Sligo to Portstewart?

The distance between Sligo and Portstewart is 133 miles. The road distance is 116 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Portstewart without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 46m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Sligo to Portstewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Portstewart bus from?

Sligo to Portstewart bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Station.

Where does the Sligo to Portstewart bus arrive?

Sligo to Portstewart bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Sligo to Portstewart?

Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Portstewart is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Sligo to Portstewart.

Where can I stay near Portstewart?

There are 719+ hotels available in Portstewart.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Portstewart by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Coleraine2 Ly->Gc / ...
4h 46m
£21–36
Drive 115.3 mi
1. Drive from Sligo to Portstewart115.3 mi
2h 31m
£30–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Rose Garens234 / ...
5h 34m
Bus via Enniskillen
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Omagh Depot94
3. Take the bus from Omagh Depot to Portstewart Promenade231
6h 26m

Sligo to Portstewart by bus, foot, and train

138Weekly Services

4h 46mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132.6 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Portstewart, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Portstewart Promenade via Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Rose Garens in around 5h 34m.

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