There are 3 ways to get from Holywood to Sligo by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261 / ...
- Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo Hospitalbus 458
6h 4mDrive 202.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Holywood to Sligocar 202.6 km
2h 28m€36–52Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
6h 52m€45–65
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holywood to Sligo is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Holywood to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Holywood station to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 14 and arriving at Sligo Hospital via Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Holywood to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Holywood and arriving at Sligo via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Holywood and Sligo is 214 km. The road distance is 202.6 km.
The best way to get from Holywood to Sligo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Holywood to Sligo, including transfers.
Holywood to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 14.
Holywood to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Holywood to Sligo is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Holywood, Northern Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a train from Holywood to Sligo Hospital via Belfast Great Central, Grand Central Station Stand 14, and Enniskillen in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holywood to Sligo via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
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 Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
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
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More Questions & Answers
Holywood to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Enniskillen Bus Station.
Holywood to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holywood to Sligo is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Holywood to Sligo.
There are 192+ hotels available in Sligo.