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

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Sligo by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Maynooth

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Hazelhatchtrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Maynooth to Sligotrain train Ic
    5h 16m
    €26–37

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain train Ic
    5h 29m
    €34–46

  3. Drive  221.8 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Sligocar car 221.8 km
    2h 56m
    €38–55

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Broombridge to Sligotrain train Ic
    5h 42m
    €30–41

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 23
    5h 43m
    €34–47

Carlow to Sligo by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Carlow to Sligo via Hazelhatch, Hazelhatch Station, Maynooth Station, and Maynooth in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Sligo Bus Stn via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and Liffey Valley SC in around 5h 43m.

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