There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Sligo (Station) by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Sligo Markieviczbus 964
6h 30m€40–57Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
6h 50m€39–60Train
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
7h 1m€42–60Drive 310.8 km
- Drive from Cork to Sligo (Station)car 310.8 km
3h 45m€55–79Fly, bus
- Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane ORK - NOC
- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Sligo Bus Stnbus
6h 39m€83–302
Cork to Sligo (Station) by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Sligo (Station) is to bus via Galway which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Sligo (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Sligo (Station). However, there are services departing from Cork Andersn's Quay and arriving at Sligo Markievicz via Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Sligo (Station). However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Sligo via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Cork and Sligo (Station) is 338 km. The road distance is 310.8 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Sligo (Station) without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 30m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Cork to Sligo (Station), including transfers.
Cork to Sligo (Station) bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cork to Sligo (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Sligo (Station) is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 30m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Sligo (Station), Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Sligo (Station) via Galway Ceannt, Galway Cathdrl, and Sligo Markievicz in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Sligo via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 7h 1m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cork Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
Flights from Cork Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
Flights from Cork Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
Flights from Cork Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cork Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–430
- 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
- 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 Ireland W Airport to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- 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 Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Sligo Markievicz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–25
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Sligo (Station) bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Cork to Sligo (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Sligo (Station) is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Cork to Sligo (Station).
There are 159+ hotels available in Sligo (Station).



