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There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Sligo by train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe 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
    15h 30m
    €194–326

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    9h 22m
    €83–230

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Sligocar car
    12h 25m
    €201–521

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
    17h 10m
    €196–331

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 23
    17h 46m
    €204–344

  6. Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    8h 29m
    €84–242

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Sligo Hospitalbus bus
    10h 20m
    €106–252

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

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BRS - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    6h 51m
    €103–289

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BRS - BHD
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Sligo Hospitalbus bus
    10h 4m
    €113–290

  10. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    4. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    11h
    €106–341

  11. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NQY - DUB
    3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    13h 3m
    €108–337

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 843.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Sligo. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Sligo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Exeter to Sligo via Cairnryan and Larne in around 12h 25m.

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