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 train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Sligo (Region) is to train which costs €28 - €40 and takes 3h 52m.
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 Dublin Busáras and arriving at Dromard via Ballysadare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
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 3h 52m.
The distance between Dublin and Sligo (Region) is 226 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 3h 52m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Dublin to Sligo (Region), including transfers.
Dublin to Sligo (Region) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras 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 3h 52m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 4h 54m.
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 Dublin Busáras to Ballysadare every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- 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 Dublin Busáras to Ballysadare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- 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 171+ hotels available in Sligo (Region).