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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Maynooth to Sligotrain train Ic
    5h 32m
    €63–82

  2. Drive  174.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Balina to Sligocar car 174.5 km
    2h 27m
    €31–45

  3. Line 545 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardtown to Port Laoisebus bus 545
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stnbus bus 73
    3. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 23
    6h 39m
    €38–61

  4. Line 545 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardtown to Port Laoisebus bus 545
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stnbus bus 73
    3. Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain train Ic
    6h 46m
    €32–48

Balina to Sligo by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from Balina to Sligo via Portlaoise, Hazelhatch, Hazelhatch Station, Maynooth Station, and Maynooth in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardtown to Sligo Bus Stn via Port Laoise, Portlaoise JFL Ave, and Longford Stn in around 6h 39m.

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