There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Sligo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
5h€31–45Drive 161.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Dundalk to Sligocar 161.9 km
2h 10m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamorebus 929
- Take the bus from Ballinamore to Mail Coach Rdbus 572
5h 44mBus via Enniskillen
- Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Enniskillenbus 30
- Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo Hospitalbus 458
5h 46m€47–63
Dundalk to Sligo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Sligo is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Dundalk Stn and arriving at Mail Coach Rd via Cavan Bus Stn and Ballinamore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Sligo via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Dundalk and Sligo is 303 km. The road distance is 161.9 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Sligo without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Dundalk to Sligo, including transfers.
Dundalk to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dundalk Stn station.
Dundalk to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Sligo is to train which takes 5h and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Sligo via Dublin Connolly in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundalk Stn to Mail Coach Rd via Cavan Bus Stn and Ballinamore in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Enniskillen to Sligo Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamore
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkdsl.ie
Bus from Ballinamore to Mail Coach Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://locallinkdsl.ie/
- Leap/Contactless
- €4–6
- Cash
- €6–8
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Enniskillen
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Dundalk to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Sligo is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Dundalk to Sligo.
There are 193+ hotels available in Sligo.