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How to get to County Sligo

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Travel to County Sligo by road

To reach County Sligo from the North of England, take the M56 from Manchester to Ellesmere Port, then take the A55 to Holyhead. Board the ferry to Dublin, then take the M50, then follow the M4 and N4 for 325 miles until you reach Sligo.

To plan your journey, we recommend using the AA Route Planner

Travel to County Sligo by train

Traveling from the UK to County Sligo by train is a very long journey, but it pays off in the wonderful scenery, and offers a chance to see Ireland by rail. Parts of the journey also involve travel by bus, which is a great way to see areas of the country you might not usually visit.

For the best ways to reach County Sligo by public transport in Ireland, visit: irishrail.ie

Travel to County Sligo by plane

Flights to Ireland are readily available from airports around the UK, including international and domestic. This is the fastest method of reaching the county, with flights to Knock and Donegal providing the closest options, from locations across the UK including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Nottingham and London.

For more information about flights from the capital, visit: londoncityairport.com

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