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

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

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    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
    5h 36m
    €72–185

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 6m
    €46–173

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 42m
    €99–158

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
    12h 45m
    €152–341

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Sligocar car
    8h 50m
    €134–424

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    7h 35m
    €60–194

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    8h 6m
    €49–166

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Sligo Hospitalbus bus
    8h 59m
    €60–148

  9. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Sligo Hospitalbus bus
    8h 43m
    €62–166

  10. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - 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
    9h 24m
    €69–176

  11. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - 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
    9h 8m
    €75–204

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Sligo. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Sligo via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 11h 42m.

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