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

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  1. Fly East Midlands Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

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    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane EMA - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    5h 57m
    €40–262

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    13h 6m
    €109–203

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Derby to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Sligocar car
    10h 5m
    €144–435

  4. Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    8h 24m
    €47–153

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BHX - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    6h 28m
    €68–243

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo Hospitalbus bus
    9h 47m

  7. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAN - NOC
    4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    7h 12m
    €116–219

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorntrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    7h 54m
    €85–271

Derby to Sligo by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration13h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 586.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Sligo. However, you can take the bus to EMA Departure Building, walk to East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, then take the bus to Sligo Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Sligo via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 13h 6m.

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