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

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Sligo by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 23
    3h 25m
    €30–44

  2. Drive  113.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Sligocar car 113.3 km
    1h 31m
    €20–28

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain train Ic
    3h 27m
    €23–31

  4. Bus via Carrick-on-Shannon

    1. Take the bus from TUS East Campus to Leitrimbus bus Ul06
    2. Take the bus from Leitrim to Mail Coach Rdbus bus 449
    5h 25m
    €29–41

Athlone to Sligo by bus

Calendar43Weekly Buses
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athlone to Sligo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Sligo Bus Stn via Longford Stn in around 3h 25m.

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