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

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  1. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 53m
    £97–250

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DUB - NQY
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    10h 13m
    £71–251

  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
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    18h 32m
    £196–364

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dublin Busárasbus bus 23
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Wexford Stnbus bus 2
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    23h 1m
    £186–438

  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 Plymouthcar car
    13h 7m
    £178–447

  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 Plymouthtrain train
    9h 41m
    £98–255

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

    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 Plymouthtrain train
    7h 15m
    £98–278

  8. 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 Plymouthtrain train
    11h 49m
    £129–292

  9. 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
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    10h 46m
    £169–408

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

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    11h 35m
    £118–356

  11. Train, ferry via Fishguard

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    19h 4m
    £162–300

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

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration18h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£196Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 419.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Plymouth. However, you can take the train to Drumcondra, walk to Drumcondra Stn, take the line 700 bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to St Davids Station, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Plymouth via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 18h 32m.

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