There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Sligo by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261 / ...
- Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo Hospitalbus 458
4h 42mDrive 193.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Belfast to Sligocar 193.6 km
2h 22m€35–50Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
6h 13m€38–55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Sligo is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 14 and arriving at Sligo Hospital via Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Sligo via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Belfast and Sligo is 204 km. The road distance is 193.6 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Sligo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Belfast to Sligo, including transfers.
Belfast to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 14.
Belfast to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Sligo is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Sligo Hospital via Enniskillen in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Sligo via Dublin Connolly in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Enniskillen to Sligo Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Enniskillen Bus Station.
Belfast to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Sligo is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Belfast to Sligo.
There are 192+ hotels available in Sligo.