There are 3 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Sligo by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261 / ...
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Sligo Hospitalbus 458
6h 39m€24–30Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
7h 27m€46–66Drive 210.4 km
- Drive from Carrickfergus to Sligocar 210.4 km
2h 35m€39–56
Carrickfergus to Sligo by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Sligo is to bus which costs €24 - €30 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Sligo Hospital via Grand Central Station Stand 14 and Enniskillen Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Sligo via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Carrickfergus and Sligo is 226 km. The road distance is 210.4 km.
The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Sligo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs €24 - €30.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Carrickfergus to Sligo, including transfers.
Carrickfergus to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 14.
Carrickfergus to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Sligo is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs €24 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Joymount to Sligo Hospital via Donegall Place, Grand Central Station Stand 14, and Enniskillen Bus in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carrickfergus to Sligo via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Enniskillen Bus to Sligo Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
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Carrickfergus to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Enniskillen Bus Station.
Carrickfergus to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Sligo is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Carrickfergus to Sligo.
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