There are 4 ways to get from Dunlavin to Sligo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maynooth to Sligotrain Ic
5h 44m€23–32Line 885 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunlavin to Naasbus 885
- Take the train from Kilcock to Sligotrain Ic
6h€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Naas to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
6h 31m€34–48Drive 202.7 km
- Drive from Dunlavin to Sligocar 202.7 km
2h 57m€36–52
Dunlavin to Sligo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunlavin to Sligo is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Dunlavin to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunlavin to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Dunlavin and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Naas and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunlavin to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Newbridge and arriving at Sligo via Maynooth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Dunlavin and Sligo is 250 km. The road distance is 202.7 km.
The best way to get from Dunlavin to Sligo without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Dunlavin to Sligo, including transfers.
Dunlavin to Sligo bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Naas station.
Dunlavin to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
The best way to get from Dunlavin to Sligo is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Dunlavin, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Maynooth to Sligo every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–24 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunlavin to Sligo Bus Stn via Naas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Maynooth to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–24
Train from Kilcock to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Naas to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dunlavin to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
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Booking & Getting There
Dunlavin to Sligo bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Dunlavin to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Sligo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunlavin to Sligo is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Dunlavin to Sligo.
There are 158+ hotels available in Sligo.