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How to get fromNewport to Sligoby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Newport to Sligo by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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
    13h 26m
    €138–219

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    8h 55m
    €48–166

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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
    14h 26m
    €191–402

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Newport to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Sligocar car
    11h 53m
    €180–489

  5. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Airportbus bus
    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
    9h 48m
    €71–188

  6. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Airportbus bus
    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 20m
    €68–235

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    8h 38m
    €97–370

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    10h 4m
    €94–221

  9. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    9h 41m
    €57–259

  10. Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane CWL - 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
    10h 38m
    €95–279

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration13h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 679.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 26m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Sligo, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Newport to Sligo. However, you can 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 train from Newport (S Wales) to Sligo Bus Stn via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 14h 26m.

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