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

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There are 9 ways to get from Sligo to Portsmouth by bus, plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NOC - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    6h 24m
    £101–435

  2. Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Southampton Airport

    cheapest
    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 14m
    £85–262

  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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    17h 31m
    £176–324

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    31h 48m
    £184–1,045

  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 Portsmouthcar car
    12h 35m
    £158–428

  6. 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 Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    7h 7m
    £86–331

  7. Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus
    2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LDY - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    8h 34m
    £132–348

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

    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 East Croydontrain train
    4. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    7h 37m
    £101–300

  9. 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 5m
    £89–235

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

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration17h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, 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, and Newport (S Wales) in around 17h 31m.

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