There are 3 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Sligo by bus, rideshare, or car
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Derry Airport (LDY) to Sligo by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Sligo is to bus which costs €20 - €28 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Sligo is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Sligo. However, there are services departing from City of Derry Airport and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Sligo is 159 km. The road distance is 142.5 km.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Sligo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs €20 - €28.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Sligo, including transfers.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Sligo bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ulsterbus Depot station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Sligo bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Sligo Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derry Airport (LDY) to Sligo is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Sligo.
There are 192+ hotels available in Sligo.
What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derry Airport (LDY) and Sligo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.