There are 6 ways to get from Newport to Sligo by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
6h 43m€43–61Drive 211.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Sligocar 211.4 km
3h€36–52Train
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
8h 10m€58–86Train, bus via Galway
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Sligo Markieviczbus 964
6h 48mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
7h 16m€43–59Bus
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Leitrimbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Leitrim to Mail Coach Rdbus 449
7h 46m€45–64
Newport to Sligo by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Sligo is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Sligo is to drive which takes 3h and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Newport and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Henry Street and Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Sligo via Limerick Junction, Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Newport and Sligo is 263 km. The road distance is 211.4 km.
The best way to get from Newport to Sligo without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 43m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Newport to Sligo, including transfers.
Newport to Sligo bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Newport to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Newport to Sligo is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 43m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Newport, IE-TA, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Newport to Sligo Bus Stn via William Street, Henry Street, and Galway Ceannt in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newport to Sligo via Parkway RP, Limerick Colbert, Limerick, Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 8h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Sligo Markievicz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from UL East Gate to Leitrim
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Leitrim to Mail Coach Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Newport to Sligo bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Newport to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Sligo is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Newport to Sligo.
There are 188+ hotels available in Sligo.



