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How to get fromSligo to Southamptonby bus, plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 12 ways to get from Sligo to Southampton by bus, plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or taxi

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

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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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    6h 37m
    £65–332

  2. 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 Southampton Centraltrain train
    16h 47m
    £159–264

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dublin Busárasbus bus 23
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    34h 26m
    £487–1,556

  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 Southamptoncar car
    12h 27m
    £159–428

  5. 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
    7h 25m
    £73–226

  6. 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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
    6h 44m
    £92–342

  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 Southampton Centraltrain train
    6h 53m
    £83–248

  8. 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
    9h
    £77–244

  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 Southampton Centraltrain train
    9h 19m
    £72–205

  10. Train, train to Belfast International 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BFS - SOU
    9h 8m
    £103–213

  11. Train, ferry, taxi

    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 taxi from Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthentaxi taxi
    5. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    18h 19m
    £286–430

  12. Train, ferry, taxi via Whitland

    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 taxi from Fishguard Harbour to Whitlandtaxi taxi
    5. Take the train from Whitland to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    18h 31m
    £240–360

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration16h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Southampton. 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 Central Bus Station, then take the bus to Coach Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Southampton Central via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Newport (S Wales) in around 16h 47m.

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