What is the cheapest way to get from Sligo to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Southampton is to train and fly which costs £70 - £210 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sligo to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Southampton is to bus and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs £65 - £330.

How far is it from Sligo to Southampton?

The distance between Sligo and Southampton is 491 miles.

How do I travel from Sligo to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Sligo to Southampton without a car is to train and ferry via Stafford which takes 15h 48m and costs £160 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Sligo to Southampton?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Sligo to Southampton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

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Sligo to Southampton - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

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

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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
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NOC - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
6h 37m
£66–323
Train, ferry via Stafford
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain
15h 48m
£160–256
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dublin Busárasbus 23
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
17h 36m
£165–272
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sligo to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Southamptoncar
12h 27m
£158–428
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
7h 25m
£73–226
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NOC - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 44m
£91–342
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NOC - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 53m
£83–248
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHD - SOU
9h
£77–244
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
9h 19m
£72–205
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BFS - SOU
9h 8m
£98–253
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
16h 48m
£159–264

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

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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, S O'Casey Br, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Stafford in around 15h 48m.

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