There are 4 ways to get from Birr to Sligo by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Birr to University Southbus 844
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Sligo Markieviczbus 964
4h 55m€29–35Drive 155.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Birr to Sligocar 155.7 km
2h 4m€28–40Bus, train via Kinnegad
- Take the bus from Birr to Kinnegadbus 845 / ...
- Take the train from Mullingar to Sligotrain Ic
5h 11m€31–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
5h 54m€38–53
Birr to Sligo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Sligo is to bus which costs €29 - €40 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Sligo Markievicz via Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Birr and Sligo is 232 km. The road distance is 155.7 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Sligo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €29 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Birr to Sligo, including transfers.
Birr to Sligo bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Birr station.
Birr to Sligo bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at University South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Sligo is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Birr to Sligo.
There are 156+ hotels available in Sligo.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Birr to Sligo Markievicz via University South and Galway Cathdrl in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Mullingar to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Longford to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to University South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to Kinnegad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Sligo Markievicz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–25
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
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