There are 4 ways to get from Balina to Sligo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain Ic
6h€65–86Drive 174.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Balina to Sligocar 174.5 km
2h 27m€31–45Line 545 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Cardtown to Port Laoisebus 545
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
6h 33m€32–48Line 545 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cardtown to Port Laoisebus 545
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
6h 39m€38–61
Balina to Sligo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balina to Sligo is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Balina to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Balina to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Cardtown and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Balina to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Sligo via Cherry Orchard and Drumcondra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Balina and Sligo is 325 km. The road distance is 174.5 km.
The best way to get from Balina to Sligo without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Balina to Sligo, including transfers.
Balina to Sligo bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Cardtown station.
Balina to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Balina to Sligo is to train which takes 6h and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can line 545 bus and bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Balina, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Balina to Sligo via Portlaoise, Cherry Orchard, and Drumcondra in around 6h. 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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Drumcondra to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–26
Train from Longford to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Cardtown to Port Laoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €1–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Cardtown to Port Laoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €1–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Balina to Sligo bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Port Laoise station.
Balina to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cherry Orchard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balina to Sligo is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Balina to Sligo.
There are 163+ hotels available in Sligo.



