What is the cheapest way to get from County Cork to Sligo?

The cheapest way to get from County Cork to Sligo is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Cork to Sligo?

The fastest way to get from County Cork to Sligo is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between County Cork and Sligo?

No, there is no direct bus from County Cork to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Saint Ann's Road and arriving at Sligo Markievicz via Cork Andersn's Quay and Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

Is there a direct train between County Cork and Sligo?

No, there is no direct train from County Cork to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Sligo via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from County Cork to Sligo?

The distance between County Cork and Sligo is 348 km. The road distance is 302.1 km.

How do I travel from County Cork to Sligo without a car?

The best way to get from County Cork to Sligo without a car is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs €45 - €75.

How long does it take to get from County Cork to Sligo?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from County Cork to Sligo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Cork to Sligo bus from?

County Cork to Sligo bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.

Where do I catch the County Cork to Sligo train from?

County Cork to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.

Train or bus from County Cork to Sligo?

The best way to get from County Cork to Sligo is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the County Cork to Sligo bus arrive?

County Cork to Sligo bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.

Where does the County Cork to Sligo train arrive?

County Cork to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from County Cork to Sligo?

Yes, the driving distance between County Cork to Sligo is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from County Cork to Sligo.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 161+ hotels available in Sligo.

County Cork to Sligo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from County Cork to Sligo by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Sligo Markieviczbus 964
7h 33m
€50–74
Bus via Blarney East
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
7h 57m
€49–77
Train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
7h 59m
€60–91
Drive 302.1 km
1. Drive from County Cork to Sligocar 302.1 km
3h 36m
€53–77

County Cork to Sligo by bus and foot

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Distance: 348.3 km
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between County Cork, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Saint Ann's Road to Sligo Markievicz via St Patrick's Street, Cork Andersn's Quay, Galway Ceannt, and Galway Cathdrl in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clogheenmilcon to Sligo via St Patrick's Street, MacCurtain Street, Summerhill N, Cork, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 7h 59m.

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