There are 3 ways to get from Kilcoole to Sligo by train, bus, or car
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Kilcoole to Sligo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilcoole to Sligo is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kilcoole to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilcoole to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Sea Road and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Bray and Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilcoole to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Kilcoole and arriving at Sligo via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Kilcoole and Sligo is 252 km. The road distance is 235.2 km.
The best way to get from Kilcoole to Sligo without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Kilcoole to Sligo, including transfers.
Kilcoole to Sligo bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Kilcoole to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilcoole station.
The best way to get from Kilcoole to Sligo is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Kilcoole, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilcoole to Sligo via Dublin Connolly in around 5h 2m. 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 Kilcoole to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
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
- 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
Kilcoole to Sligo bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Sligo Bus Stn station.
Kilcoole to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilcoole to Sligo is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Kilcoole to Sligo.
There are 164+ hotels available in Sligo.



