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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Preston is to train and fly which costs £55 - £180 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Preston is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs £85 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Bus Station via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.

How far is it from Sligo to Preston?

The distance between Sligo and Preston is 347 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Preston without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 14h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Sligo to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Preston bus from?

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

Where does the Sligo to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2169+ hotels available in Preston.

Sligo to Preston - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Sligo to Preston by bus, plane, train, busferry, car ferry, or car

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 Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NOC - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 36m
£89–281
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
7h 46m
£59–178
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 Bus Stand 15261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
14h 52m
Train, bus and ferry
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 Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
16h 20m
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgate0
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
16h 36m
£81–158
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Knock Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)NOC - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 4m
£104–336
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
7h 15m
£68–243
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
8h 26m
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
9h 11m
£60–186
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, 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 Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
8h 49m
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 Bus Station
16h 22m
Bus, bus and ferry via Coach Stn
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 Coach Stn181 / ...
16h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Preston
8h 19m
£106–275

Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 345.1 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Preston. However, you can take the bus to Knock Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo University Hospital to Preston via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Bus Stand 15, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Central in around 14h 52m.

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