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 55m.

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 474 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 which takes 17h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 17h 53m 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 59+ hotels available in Ullapool.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sligo to Ullapool by bus, busferry, car, car ferry, plane, or train

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 and ferry
best
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 Union StreetE8
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
17h 53m
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 55m
£74–231
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
£131–315
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
10h 44m
Bus, bus and ferry via High School
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 Stance 3
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to High School61
18h 29m
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, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to High School61
18h 45m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
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, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
6. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
20h 37m
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 20m
£123–352

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

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1h 10mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 471 mi
Duration: 17h 53m

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 Bus Stand 15, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, take the vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Union Street, walk to Bus Station Stance 3, then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sligo to Ullapool via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 10h 44m.

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