There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Sligo by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bennettsbridge to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
6h 33m€39–53Bus, train via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Custom Hse Quaybus 717
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
7h 27m€30–44Drive 234.2 km
- Drive from Kilkenny (Region) to Sligocar 234.2 km
3h 20m€42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Parkgate Stbus 717 / ...
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
7h 19m€39–55
Kilkenny (Region) to Sligo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Sligo is to bus and train via Dublin which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Sligo is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny (Region) to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Danesfort and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Ormonde Road, Heuston Station and Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Kilkenny (Region) and Sligo is 294 km. The road distance is 234.2 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Sligo without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Sligo, including transfers.
Kilkenny (Region) to Sligo bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Kilkenny (Region) to Sligo bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny (Region) to Sligo is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Kilkenny (Region) to Sligo.
There are 157+ hotels available in Sligo.
What companies run services between Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Danesfort to Sligo Bus Stn via Kilkenny, Ormonde Road, Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and Liffey Valley SC in around 7h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Longford to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Bennettsbridge to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €30–40
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Ormonde Road to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Ormonde Road to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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