There are 3 ways to get from Newtownabbey 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 14mDrive 201 km
cheapest- Drive from Newtownabbey to Sligocar 201 km
2h 27m€36–52Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
6h 54m€45–65
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newtownabbey to Sligo is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Newtownabbey to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Newtownabbey to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Merville Mews and arriving at Sligo Hospital via Grand Central Station Stand 14 and Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Newtownabbey to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Jordanstown and arriving at Sligo via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Newtownabbey and Sligo is 212 km. The road distance is 201 km.
The best way to get from Newtownabbey to Sligo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Newtownabbey to Sligo, including transfers.
Newtownabbey to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 14.
Newtownabbey to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Newtownabbey to Sligo is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Merville Mews to Sligo Hospital via Donegall Place, Grand Central Station Stand 14, and Enniskillen in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jordanstown to Sligo via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 54m.
- 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
Newtownabbey to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Enniskillen Bus Station.
Newtownabbey to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newtownabbey to Sligo is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Newtownabbey to Sligo.
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