There are 6 ways to get from Castleisland to Sligo by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Castleisland to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Sligo Markieviczbus 964
7h 20m€48–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Castleisland to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
7h 48m€47–67Train
- Take the train from Killarney to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
9h 16m€55–80Drive 296.3 km
- Drive from Castleisland to Sligocar 296.3 km
3h 36m€51–74Bus #2
- Take the bus from Castleisland to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
8h 55m€53–74Bus #3
- Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Leitrimbus
- Take the bus from Leitrim to Mail Coach Rdbus 449
10h 12m€62–93
Castleisland to Sligo by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castleisland to Sligo is to bus via Galway which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Castleisland to Sligo is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Castleisland to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Castleisland and arriving at Sligo Markievicz via Henry Street and Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Castleisland to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Sligo via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Castleisland and Sligo is 323 km. The road distance is 296.3 km.
The best way to get from Castleisland to Sligo without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 7h 20m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Castleisland to Sligo, including transfers.
Castleisland to Sligo bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Castleisland station.
Castleisland to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Castleisland to Sligo is to bus via Galway which takes 7h 20m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Castleisland, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castleisland to Sligo Markievicz via Limerick Colbert, Henry Street, Galway Ceannt, and Galway Cathdrl in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castleisland to Sligo via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 9h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €25–35
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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Castleisland to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Castleisland to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Castleisland to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Castleisland to Sligo bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Castleisland to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castleisland to Sligo is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Castleisland to Sligo.
There are 175+ hotels available in Sligo.



