The average train between Holywood and Sligo takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Holywood 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 Holywood and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holywood is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Sligo at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Holywood to Sligo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Holywood to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Holywood station and arriving at Sligo station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Holywood to Sligo train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Holywood to Sligo train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Sligo station.
The distance between Holywood and Sligo is 175.1 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Holywood to Sligo via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 52m.