There are 5 ways to get from Ballina to Sligo (Region) by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballysadarebus 64
7h 54m€53–77Drive 204 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballina to Sligo (Region)car 204 km
2h 51m€35–50Train
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
8h 45m€61–88Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballysadarebus 64
8h 27m€53–75Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Leitrimbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Leitrim to Ash Lanebus 449
9h 53m€67–100
Ballina to Sligo (Region) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Sligo (Region) is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ballina to Sligo (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Sligo (Region). However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Dromard via Henry Street, Galway Ceannt and Ballysadare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballina to Sligo (Region). However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Sligo via Limerick Junction, Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Ballina and Sligo (Region) is 278 km. The road distance is 204 km.
The best way to get from Ballina to Sligo (Region) without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 7h 54m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Ballina to Sligo (Region), including transfers.
Ballina to Sligo (Region) bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Ballina to Sligo (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Ballina to Sligo (Region) is to bus via Galway which takes 7h 54m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Ballina, IE-TA, Ireland and Sligo (Region), Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballina to Dromard via William Street, Henry Street, Galway Ceannt, and Ballysadare in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina to Buenos Ayres Drive via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Sligo, and Sligo Bus Stn in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballysadare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballysadare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Leitrim
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Leitrim to Ash Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Ballina to Sligo (Region) bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Ballina to Sligo (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Sligo (Region) is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Ballina to Sligo (Region).
There are 188+ hotels available in Sligo (Region).



