There are 5 ways to get from Carrickmacross to Sligo by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carrickmacross 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
5h 16mDrive 143.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Carrickmacross to Sligocar 143.3 km
2h 1m€25–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ardee to Mullingar Stnbus 167
- Take the train from Mullingar to Sligotrain Ic
5h 31m€36–56Bus via Enniskillen
- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Enniskillenbus 30
- Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo Hospitalbus 458
5h 18m€44–60Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
5h 42m€42–61
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrickmacross to Sligo is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickmacross to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickmacross to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Carrickmacross and arriving at Mail Coach Rd via Cavan Bus Stn and Ballinamore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickmacross to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Sligo via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Carrickmacross and Sligo is 161 km. The road distance is 143.3 km.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Sligo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Carrickmacross to Sligo, including transfers.
Carrickmacross to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carrickmacross station.
Carrickmacross to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Sligo is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Carrickmacross, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Mail Coach Rd via Cavan Bus Stn and Ballinamore in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Sligo via Dundalk Stn, Dundalk, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
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
- 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 Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Ardee to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
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
- 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
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Enniskillen
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carrickmacross to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Carrickmacross to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickmacross to Sligo is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Carrickmacross to Sligo.
There are 193+ hotels available in Sligo.