The average train between Balbriggan and Sligo takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Balbriggan to Sligo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Balbriggan and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Sligo at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan station and arriving at Sligo station via Sligo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Balbriggan to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Balbriggan to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Sligo station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Sligo is 166.7 km. The road distance is 251 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo hourly. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h 13m.