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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Tullamore

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain train Ic
    5h 29m
    €33–47

  2. Drive 155.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birr to Sligocar car 155.4 km
    2h 4m
    €27–39

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    3. Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain train Ic
    5h 31m
    €38–53

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 23
    5h 37m
    €45–66

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Tullamore to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    6h 19m
    €34–50

  6. Bus via Carrick-on-Shannon

    1. Take the bus from Cloghan to Leitrimbus bus Ul06
    2. Take the bus from Leitrim to Mail Coach Rdbus bus 449
    6h 21m
    €45–64

Birr to Sligo by bus and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Birr to Sligo Bus Stn via Athlone Stn and Longford Stn in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birr to Sligo via Spollanstown, Tullamore, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 19m.

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