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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NOC - MAN
    4h 21m
    £59–161

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

    cheapest
    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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 17m
    £38–147

  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 Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    11h 45m
    £84–134

  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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    12h 45m
    £128–292

  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 Manchestercar car
    8h 49m
    £108–348

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

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 43m
    £53–164

  7. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    6h 42m
    £45–148

  8. Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillen Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    7h 22m
    £54–141

  9. Bus, bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillen Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    7h 50m
    £51–125

  10. Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillen Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    8h 17m
    £60–177

  11. Bus, bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillen Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    8h 51m
    £57–151

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Manchester. However, you can take the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Manchester Oxford Road via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 11h 45m.

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