There are 6 ways to get from Collon to Sligo by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Collon to Abbey Stbus 980
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
5h 24m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Collon to Abbey Stbus 980
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
6h€33–50Drive 169.6 km
- Drive from Collon to Sligocar 169.6 km
2h 19m€30–43Bus, train via An Muileann gCearr
- Take the bus from Cherrybrook to Mullingar Stnbus 167
- Take the train from Mullingar to Sligotrain Ic
5h 31m€36–54Train
- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
5h 44m€48–69Bus via Cavan
- 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
6h 41m
Collon to Sligo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Collon to Sligo is to bus and train which costs €28 - €40 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Collon to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Collon to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Collon and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Collon to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Sligo via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Collon and Sligo is 274 km. The road distance is 169.6 km.
The best way to get from Collon to Sligo without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 24m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Collon to Sligo, including transfers.
Collon to Sligo bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, depart from Collon station.
Collon to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Collon to Sligo is to bus which takes 6h and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Collon, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Collon to Sligo Bus Stn via Abbey St and Dublin Busáras in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Collon to Sligo via Drogheda Bus, Drogheda Stn, Drogheda, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
Train from Mullingar to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
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 Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Collon to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Collon to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cherrybrook to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamore
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
Bus from Ballinamore to Mail Coach Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
- Leap/Contactless
- €4–6
- Cash
- €6–8
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Booking & Getting There
Collon to Sligo bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at Abbey St station.
Collon to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Collon to Sligo is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Collon to Sligo.
There are 156+ hotels available in Sligo.






