The average train between Northern Ireland and Sligo takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northern Ireland is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Sligo at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Northern Ireland station and arriving at Sligo station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Northern Ireland to Sligo train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Northern Ireland to Sligo train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Sligo station.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Sligo is 103.8 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Sligo via Dublin Connolly in around 6h 13m.