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How to get fromSligo to Cardiffby bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NOC - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 39m
    £70–217

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    7h 35m
    £48–210

  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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 58m
    £119–194

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dublin Busárasbus bus 23
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 55m
    £163–352

  5. 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 Cardiffcar car
    12h 10m
    £149–408

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

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 5m
    £54–174

  7. Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 12m
    £91–221

  8. 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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 17m
    £84–227

  9. Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    9h 30m
    £96–258

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

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 35m
    £87–204

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration13h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Cardiff Central via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 13h 58m.

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