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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Sligoby plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sligo by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    5h 43m
    €44–149

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain 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
    6h 40m
    €54–226

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    11h 52m
    €106–184

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 23
    13h 14m
    €115–287

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAN - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    3h 15m
    €77–136

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Sligo Markieviczbus bus
    7h 8m

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Sligocar car
    8h 50m
    €129–408

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sligo by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Sligo, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sligo. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 15, take the line 16 bus to Drumcondra Stn, walk to Drumcondra, then take the train to Sligo. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, then take the bus to Sligo Bus Stn.

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