The average train between Sligo and Fota Island takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Sligo to Fota Island. 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 Sligo and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 50m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sligo to Fota Island? 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 Sligo to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Fota Island station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Sligo to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
Sligo to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Sligo and Fota Island is 263.8 km. The road distance is 494 km.
You can take a train from Sligo to Glounthane via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 7h 9m.