There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Sligo (Region) by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
3h 55m€33–46Drive 118.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Sligo (Region)car 118.7 km
1h 38m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Ballysadarebus 23
4h 25m€39–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Dromardbus 458
4h 29m€28–40
Athlone to Sligo (Region) by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Sligo (Region) is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Sligo (Region) is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Sligo (Region). However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Dromard via Longford Stn and Ballysadare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Athlone and Sligo (Region) is 146 km. The road distance is 118.7 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Sligo (Region) without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 55m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Athlone to Sligo (Region), including transfers.
Athlone to Sligo (Region) bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Sligo (Region) bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Sligo (Region) is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Athlone to Sligo (Region).
There are 155+ hotels available in Sligo (Region).
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Sligo (Region), Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Dromard via Longford Stn and Ballysadare in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Longford to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athlone to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Dromard
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
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