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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Ullapool is to train and fly and bus which costs £70 - £240 and takes 13h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Ullapool is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 44m and costs £130 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Ullapool?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Sligo University Hospital and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 53m.

How far is it from Sligo to Ullapool?

The distance between Sligo and Ullapool is 414 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Ullapool without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Inverness which takes 17h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Sligo to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Ullapool bus from?

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

Where does the Sligo to Ullapool bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 52+ hotels available in Ullapool.

Sligo to Ullapool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Sligo to Ullapool by bus, plane, busferry, train, 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, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
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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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
10h 43m
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondra
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
13h 51m
£74–231
Bus, bus and ferry via Inverness
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 Union StreetE8
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
17h 53m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
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, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station
5. Take the train from Stirling to Inverness
6. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
20h 8m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ullapool
10h 44m
£131–314
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LDY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
13h 18m
£108–392
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 Bus Station Stance 3
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
18h 6m
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, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
18h 25m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Map of how to get from Sligo to Ullapool.

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Distance: 411.1 mi
Duration: 10h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Ullapool. However, you can take the bus to Enniskillen, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 21, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 3, then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo University Hospital to Ferry Terminal via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 21, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 17h 53m.

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