There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Sligo (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Dublin to Sligo (Station) by train
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The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Sligo (Station) is to train which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Sligo (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin Busáras and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Sligo. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Dublin and Sligo (Station) is 217 km. The road distance is 202.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Sligo (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €18 - €27.
The train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo takes 3h 13m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Dublin to Sligo (Station) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin to Sligo (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Sligo (Station) is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Sligo (Station), Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 3h 49m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Sligo (Station) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Sligo Bus Stn station.
Dublin to Sligo (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Sligo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Sligo (Station) is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Dublin to Sligo (Station).
There are 156+ hotels available in Sligo (Station).