The average train between Sligo and Newtownabbey takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Sligo to Newtownabbey. 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 Newtownabbey. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Newtownabbey at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Newtownabbey? 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 Newtownabbey. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Newtownabbey station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Sligo to Newtownabbey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
Sligo to Newtownabbey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Sligo and Newtownabbey is 171.1 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Sligo to Jordanstown via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 7m.