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How to get fromSligo to Carlisleby bus, plane, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Sligo to Carlisle by bus, plane, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

    best
    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 Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    7h 3m
    £76–238

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    8h 55m
    £66–181

  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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    13h 11m
    £115–204

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillenbus bus 458
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus 261
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    14h 36m

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sligo to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Carlislecar car
    6h 52m
    £83–308

  6. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillenbus bus 458
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus 261
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    14h 37m

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration13h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Carlisle. However, you can take the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Warrington Central, walk to Warrington Bank Quay, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Carlisle via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 13h 11m.

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