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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Sunderland is to train and fly which costs £45 - £160 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Sunderland is to train and fly which takes 7h 33m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.

How far is it from Sligo to Sunderland?

The distance between Sligo and Sunderland is 375 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Sunderland without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 16h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Sligo to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Sunderland bus from?

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

Where does the Sligo to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1583+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Sligo to Sunderland - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 12 ways to get from Sligo to Sunderland by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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 Newcastle
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1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
7h 33m
£49–157
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 Station Stand 21261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderland
16h 33m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderland
17h 50m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Sunderland
8h 12m
£101–269
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle
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 Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
8h 50m
£62–175
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastle
9h 35m
£63–217
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 Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle
9h 11m
£126–368
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Enniskillen
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
4. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastle
10h 31m
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 Thornaby
4. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderland
9h 22m
£109–250
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 Station Stand 21261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sunderland Interchange
17h 3m
Bus, bus and ferry via Newcastle Coach Station
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 busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station180 / ...
17h 11m
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Ayr
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 busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
4. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderland
17h 12m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Distance: 372.3 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Sunderland. However, you can take the train to Drumcondra, walk to Drumcondra Station, take the line 700 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, then take the subway to Sunderland. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo University Hospital to Sunderland via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 21, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 16h 33m.

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