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There are 6 ways to get from Ballina to Sligo by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Galway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    6h 57m
    €44–63

  2. Drive 208.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballina to Sligocar car 208.8 km
    2h 48m
    €36–51

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    8h 6m
    €51–74

  4. Train, bus via Galway

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Sligo Markieviczbus bus 964
    7h 2m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    7h 30m
    €44–61

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Leitrimbus bus Ul06
    2. Take the bus from Leitrim to Mail Coach Rdbus bus 449
    8h 39m
    €56–84

Ballina to Sligo by bus and foot

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Ballina, IE-TA, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ballina to Sligo Bus Stn via William Street, Henry Street, and Galway Ceannt in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina to Sligo via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 8h 6m.

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