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 to Sligo Hospitalbus 458
6h 18mDrive 210.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Carrickfergus to Sligocar 210.4 km
2h 35m€38–54Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
7h 6m€45–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Sligo is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus station to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 14 and arriving at Sligo Hospital via Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
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 6m.
The distance between Carrickfergus and Sligo is 224 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 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Sligo Hospital via Belfast Grand Central, Grand Central Station Stand 14, and Enniskillen in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carrickfergus to Sligo via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
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
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Enniskillen to Sligo Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
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More Questions & Answers
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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