There are 3 ways to get from Dundalk to Sligo (Region) 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
6h 4m€76–104Drive 182.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Dundalk to Sligo (Region)car 182.4 km
2h 28m€32–47Bus
- Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Enniskillen Busbus 30
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Dromardbus 458
6h 23m€49–66
Dundalk to Sligo (Region) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Sligo (Region) is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Sligo (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Sligo (Region). However, there are services departing from Dundalk Stn and arriving at Dromard via Cavan Bus Stn and Enniskillen Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Sligo (Region). However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Sligo via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Dundalk and Sligo (Region) is 337 km. The road distance is 182.4 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Sligo (Region) without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €75 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Dundalk to Sligo (Region), including transfers.
Dundalk to Sligo (Region) bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dundalk Stn station.
Dundalk to Sligo (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Sligo (Region) is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €75 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Sligo (Region), Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Sligo (Region) via Dublin Connolly, Sligo, Sligo Bus Stn, and Buenos Ayres Drive in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundalk Stn to Dromard via Cavan Bus Stn and Enniskillen Bus in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Enniskillen Bus to Dromard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Enniskillen Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Dundalk to Sligo (Region) bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Dundalk to Sligo (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Sligo (Region) is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Dundalk to Sligo (Region).
There are 153+ hotels available in Sligo (Region).