What is the cheapest way to get from Sligo to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Bournemouth is to train and fly which costs £85 - £240 and takes 10h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sligo to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Bournemouth is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs £100 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Sligo Hospital and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 6m.

How far is it from Sligo to Bournemouth?

The distance between Sligo and Bournemouth is 555 miles.

How do I travel from Sligo to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Sligo to Bournemouth without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 23h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sligo to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Sligo to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Bournemouth bus from?

Sligo to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo Hospital station.

Where does the Sligo to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Sligo to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Enniskillen Bus station.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2656+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Sligo to Bournemouth - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NOC - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
7h 15m
£107–354
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
10h 5m
£85–236
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillen Busbus 458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
23h 2m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
5. Take the train from Lancaster to Staffordtrain
6. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
24h 42m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
31h 8m
£377–1,326
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NOC - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
7h 35m
£119–471
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHD - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
9h 38m
£89–269
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NOC - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 39m
£99–279
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BFS - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
9h 46m
£115–238
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillen Busbus 458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
25h 6m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Bournemouthcar
12h 41m
£158–428

Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN) flights

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Map of how to get from Sligo to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 551.3 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Bournemouth. However, you can take the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Luton Airport (LTN), walk to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, take the train to Luton Airport Parkway Station, walk to Luton Airport Parkway, take the train to West Hampstead Thameslink, walk to West Hampstead station, take the subway to Waterloo station, walk to London Waterloo Station, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Hospital to Bournemouth via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 14, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Birmingham New Street in around 23h 2m.

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