Sligo to Fota Island Trains

Sligo to Fota Island trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sligo and Fota Island takes 8h 45m 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.

8h 45m
Duration: 494 km
Distance: €55
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...

7h 9m

€44–67

Sligo to Fota Island train times

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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

11:05 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 8:10 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
3:05 PM → 10:10 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
5:05 PM → 5:40 AM
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12h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:55 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:55 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:10 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 5:10 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 7:10 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:10 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:05 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 6:10 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 8:10 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
3:05 PM → 10:10 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:55 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:55 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:55 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:55 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:55 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 1:55 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 3:55 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 5:55 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Sligo to Fota Island trains

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Sligo to Fota Island train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

11:05 AM → 5:55 PM

1:05 PM → 8:10 PM

3:05 PM → 10:10 PM

5:05 PM → 5:40 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:55 PM

6:40 AM → 1:55 PM

9:05 AM → 3:55 PM

11:05 AM → 5:55 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:10 PM

9:05 AM → 5:10 PM

11:05 AM → 7:10 PM

1:05 PM → 9:10 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:05 AM → 4:10 PM

11:05 AM → 6:10 PM

1:05 PM → 8:10 PM

3:05 PM → 10:10 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:55 PM

6:40 AM → 1:55 PM

9:05 AM → 3:55 PM

11:05 AM → 5:55 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:55 PM

6:40 AM → 1:55 PM

9:05 AM → 3:55 PM

11:05 AM → 5:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:55 PM

6:40 AM → 1:55 PM

9:05 AM → 3:55 PM

11:05 AM → 5:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Fota Island, Ireland?

Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly

Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork

Train trips from Sligo

Train trips to Fota Island

Alternative transport options

5:05 PM → 5:40 AM
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