There are 3 ways to get from Rathgar to Sligo by train, bus, or car
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Rathgar to Sligo by tram and train
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The cheapest way to get from Rathgar to Sligo is to train which costs €19 - €29 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rathgar to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathgar to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Rathgar West and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathgar to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Beechwood and arriving at Sligo via Broombridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Rathgar and Sligo is 219 km. The road distance is 202.3 km.
The best way to get from Rathgar to Sligo without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €19 - €29.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Rathgar to Sligo, including transfers.
Rathgar to Sligo bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Rathgar West station.
Rathgar to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Broombridge station.
The best way to get from Rathgar to Sligo is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €19 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Rathgar, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Broombridge to Sligo hourly. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rathgar West to Sligo Bus Stn via Liffey Valley SC in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Broombridge to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–26
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Rathgar West to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Rathgar to Sligo bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.
Rathgar to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Sligo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathgar to Sligo is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Rathgar to Sligo.
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