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Sligo to Newtownabbey trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sligo and Newtownabbey takes 7h 39m 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.

7h 39m
Duration
254 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
6h 10m
£38–56

Sligo to Newtownabbey train times

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 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink13h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink7h 3m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink7h 3m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink7h 3m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 36m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 36m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 36m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 36m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 33m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 254.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Sligo to Jordanstown via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 10m.

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