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

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There are 10 ways to get from Sligo to Swansea by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

    best
    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 Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h 55m
    £85–253

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

    cheapest
    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 Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    9h 4m
    £60–236

  3. 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 Swanseatrain train
    14h 23m
    £79–120

  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 Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Swanseatrain train
    16h 8m
    £99–147

  5. 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 Swanseacar car
    12h 12m
    £149–408

  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 Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    9h 21m
    £74–210

  7. 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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train
    9h 32m
    £99–252

  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 Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    11h 29m
    £111–247

  9. Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    4. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    10h 59m
    £108–284

  10. Train, ferry

    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 Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Swanseatrain train
    15h 22m
    £122–280

Sligo to Swansea by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration14h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Swansea, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Sligo to Swansea. However, you can take the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Bristol Parkway, then take the train to Swansea. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Swansea via Dublin Connolly, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 14h 23m.

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