There are 4 ways to get from Collon to Sligo by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cherrybrook to Mullingar Stnbus 167
- Take the train from Mullingar to Sligotrain Ic
5h 21m€36–54Drive 169.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Collon to Sligocar 169.6 km
2h 19m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Collon to Abbey Stbus 980
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
5h 35m€34–48Train
- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
5h 27m€48–69
Collon to Sligo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Collon to Sligo is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 19m.
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 Tara Street and Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
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 27m.
The distance between Collon and Sligo is 219 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 21m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 5h 35m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Collon, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Collon to Sligo Bus Stn via Abbey St, Tara Street, and Liffey Valley SC in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Collon to Sligo via Drogheda Bus, Drogheda Stn, Drogheda, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Mullingar to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cherrybrook to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
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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 165+ hotels available in Sligo.