There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Sligo (Region) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
7h 40m€52–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballysadarebus 64
7h 47m€48–74Drive 305.9 km
- Drive from Cork to Sligo (Region)car 305.9 km
3h 49m€54–78Bus 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 train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Sligo (Region) is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Sligo (Region) is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Sligo (Region). However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Dromard via Galway Ceannt and Ballysadare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
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 495 km. The road distance is 305.9 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Sligo (Region) without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 train which takes 7h 40m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Sligo (Region), Ireland?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Dromard via Galway Ceannt and Ballysadare in around 7h 47m.
- 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 ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
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 165+ hotels available in Sligo (Region).