There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Sligo (Region) by train, bus, or car
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Dublin to Sligo (Region) by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Sligo (Region) is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Sligo (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Sligo (Region). However, there are services departing from Wellington Quay and arriving at Dromard via Liffey Valley SC and Ballysadare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Sligo (Region). However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Sligo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Dublin and Sligo (Region) is 250 km. The road distance is 213.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Sligo (Region) without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €60 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Dublin to Sligo (Region), including transfers.
Dublin to Sligo (Region) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Liffey Valley SC station.
Dublin to Sligo (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Sligo (Region) is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €60 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Sligo (Region), Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo hourly. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Liffey Valley SC to Ballysadare every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 2h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Ballysadare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Sligo (Region) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ballysadare station.
Dublin to Sligo (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Sligo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Sligo (Region) is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Dublin to Sligo (Region).
There are 161+ hotels available in Sligo (Region).