There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Sligo by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
5h 16m€34–46Train
cheapest- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Broombridge to Sligotrain Ic
5h 29m€30–41Drive 221.8 km
- Drive from Carlow to Sligocar 221.8 km
2h 56m€38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Parkgate Stbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
5h 40m€34–47
Carlow to Sligo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Sligo is to train which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Heuston Station and Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Sligo via Broombridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Carlow and Sligo is 245 km. The road distance is 221.8 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Sligo without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 16m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Carlow to Sligo, including transfers.
Carlow to Sligo bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Sligo is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Sligo via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Train Stn, Broombridge, and Broombridge in around 5h 29m. 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 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Longford to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Broombridge to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €25–35
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Sligo bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Carlow to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Sligo is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Carlow to Sligo.
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