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How to get fromDumfries to Sligoby bus, busferry, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Sligo by bus, busferry, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus 261
    4. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Sligo Hospitalbus bus 458
    13h 21m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Sligocar car
    6h 14m
    €91–360

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    14h 39m
    €149–244

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration14h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414 km
  • Duration: 13h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Sligo. However, you can take the bus to Port Rodie, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, take the line 360 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 14, take the bus to Enniskillen Bus Station, then take the bus to Sligo Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Sligo via Carlisle, Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 14h 39m.

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