There are 5 ways to get from Kinsale to Sligo by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Sligo Markieviczbus 964
7h 42m€46–69Train
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Broombridge to Sligotrain Ic
8h 17m€56–81Drive 336.1 km
- Drive from Kinsale to Sligocar 336.1 km
4h 8m€59–86Fly, bus
- Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane ORK - NOC
- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Sligo Bus Stnbus
6h 47m€85–304Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
8h 10m€51–80
Kinsale to Sligo by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kinsale to Sligo is to bus via Galway which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kinsale to Sligo is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinsale to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Kinsale and arriving at Sligo Markievicz via Cork Andersn's Quay and Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kinsale to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Sligo via Broombridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Kinsale and Sligo is 365 km. The road distance is 336.1 km.
The best way to get from Kinsale to Sligo without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 7h 42m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Kinsale to Sligo, including transfers.
Kinsale to Sligo bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Kinsale to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Kinsale to Sligo is to bus via Galway which takes 7h 42m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Kinsale, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kinsale to Sligo Markievicz via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Andersn's Quay, Galway Ceannt, and Galway Cathdrl in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kinsale to Sligo via Kent Station, Cork, Dublin Heuston, Heuston Train Stn, Broombridge, and Broombridge in around 8h 17m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cork Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
Flights from Cork Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
Flights from Cork Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Broombridge to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–26
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Kinsale to Sligo bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Kinsale to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinsale to Sligo is 336 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Kinsale to Sligo.
There are 165+ hotels available in Sligo.



