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How to get fromAthboy to Sligoby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Athboy to Sligo by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mullingar to Sligotrain train Ic
    4h 27m
    €34–47

  2. Drive  149.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athboy to Sligocar car 149.4 km
    2h 8m
    €26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athboy to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamorebus bus 929
    3. Take the bus from Ballinamore to Mail Coach Rdbus bus 572
    5h 26m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athboy to Navan Rd Stnbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the train from Maynooth to Sligotrain train Ic
    5h 7m
    €33–48

  5. Bus via Enniskillen

    1. Take the bus from Athboy to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Enniskillen Busbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Sligo Hospitalbus bus 458
    5h 26m
    €46–63

Athboy to Sligo by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Athboy, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Mullingar to Sligo hourly. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athboy to Mail Coach Rd via Cavan Bus Stn and Ballinamore in around 5h 26m.

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