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How to get fromMelbourne to Sligoby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Sligo by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MEL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    30h 30m
    €539–1,147

  2. Fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MEL - 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
    34h 7m
    €359–909

  3. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MEL - 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
    34h 26m
    €411–1,147

  4. Fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane MEL - CFN
    2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    34h 50m
    €649–1,766

  5. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MEL - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    31h 34m
    €491–1,336

  6. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane MEL - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    34h 25m
    €542–1,450

  7. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MEL - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Sligo Markieviczbus bus
    35h 42m
    €525–1,365

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train
    38h 20m
    €667–1,187

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration23h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€502Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,441.3 km
  • Duration: 30h 30m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Sligo, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Sligo. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, 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 bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 14, take the bus to Enniskillen Bus Station, then take the bus to Sligo Hospital.

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