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

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

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

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    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane NOC - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    6h 51m
    £88–342

  2. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NOC - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus
    7h 9m
    £61–313

  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 London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    14h 53m
    £157–266

  4. 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 Portsmouthcar car
    12h 35m
    £158–428

  5. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NOC - STN
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    7h 54m
    £90–288

  6. Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Derry Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LDY - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus
    9h 19m
    £116–319

  7. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    8h 42m
    £80–240

  8. 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 Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    10h 6m
    £82–225

  9. Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Southampton 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 Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHD - SOU
    10h 17m
    £84–258

  10. Train, ferry via Newport

    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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    17h 35m
    £164–284

  11. 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 Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    18h 23m
    £170–292

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration17h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth & Southsea. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Portsmouth & Southsea via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 14h 53m.

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