There are 5 ways to get from Carlingford to Sligo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
6h 17m€52–75Drive 182.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlingford to Sligocar 182.6 km
2h 24m€31–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Mullingar Stnbus 167
- Take the train from Mullingar to Sligotrain Ic
6h 23m€44–61Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
6h 56m€53–73Bus
- Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamorebus 929
- Take the bus from Ballinamore to Mail Coach Rdbus 572
7h 24m
Carlingford to Sligo by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlingford to Sligo is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Carlingford to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlingford to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Carlingford and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Dundalk Bus Stn and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlingford to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Sligo via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Carlingford and Sligo is 335 km. The road distance is 182.6 km.
The best way to get from Carlingford to Sligo without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Carlingford to Sligo, including transfers.
Carlingford to Sligo bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dundalk Bus Stn station.
Carlingford to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Carlingford to Sligo is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €50 - €75 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Carlingford, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlingford to Sligo via Dundalk Bus Stn, Stapleton Place, Dundalk, and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlingford to Sligo Bus Stn via Dundalk Bus Stn, Terminal 2 Zone 19, and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 56m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
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
Train from Mullingar to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–27
Bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamore
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkdsl.ie
Bus from Ballinamore to Mail Coach Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://locallinkdsl.ie/
- Leap/Contactless
- €4–6
- Cash
- €6–8
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More Questions & Answers
Carlingford to Sligo bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Carlingford to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlingford to Sligo is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Carlingford to Sligo.
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