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There are 9 ways to get from Sligo to Birmingham by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Birmingham Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NOC - BHX
    4h 24m
    £68–182

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    6h 50m
    £42–139

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    12h 15m
    £92–156

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sligo to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Birminghamcar car
    9h 58m
    £129–379

  5. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane NOC - EMA
    3. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 41m
    £101–365

  6. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 14m
    £54–193

  7. Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    8h 35m
    £78–197

  8. Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    8h 58m
    £67–166

  9. Train, ferry via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    13h 10m
    £96–169

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

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Birmingham. However, you can take the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Birmingham New Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Birmingham New Street via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Stafford in around 12h 15m.

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