There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Sligo (Region) by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Molloway Hill
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ash Lanebus 964
7h 28m€50–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballysadarebus 64
7h 47m€48–74Train
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
7h 40m€52–74Drive 305.9 km
- Drive from Cork to Sligo (Region)car 305.9 km
3h 49m€52–75Bus via Ballina
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
- Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Dromardbus 458
9h 29m€53–74
Cork to Sligo (Region) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Sligo (Region) is to bus via Molloway Hill which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Sligo (Region) is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Sligo (Region). However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Strandhill via Galway Cathdrl and Molloway Hill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Sligo (Region). However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Sligo via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Cork and Sligo (Region) is 351 km. The road distance is 305.9 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Sligo (Region) without a car is to bus via Molloway Hill which takes 7h 28m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Cork to Sligo (Region), including transfers.
Cork to Sligo (Region) bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Sligo (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Sligo (Region) is to bus via Molloway Hill which takes 7h 28m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Sligo (Region), Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Strandhill via Galway Ceannt, Galway Cathdrl, Ash Lane, and Molloway Hill in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Buenos Ayres Drive via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Sligo, and Sligo Bus Stn in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
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 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballysadare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ash Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–26
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballina Humbrt to Dromard
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
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More Questions & Answers
Cork to Sligo (Region) bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork to Sligo (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Sligo (Region) is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Cork to Sligo (Region).
There are 175+ hotels available in Sligo (Region).



