There are 4 ways to get from Sligo (Region) to Dublin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
4h 13m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Ballysadare to Dublin Busárasbus 23
5h 5m€36–49Drive 213.5 km
- Drive from Sligo (Region) to Dublincar 213.5 km
2h 32m€37–53Bus via Enniskillen
- Take the bus from Dromard to Enniskillenbus 458
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus 30
5h 54m
Sligo (Region) to Dublin by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo (Region) to Dublin is to train which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo (Region) to Dublin is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo (Region) to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Dromard and arriving at Dublin Busáras via Ballysadare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo (Region) to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Dublin Connolly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Sligo (Region) and Dublin is 237 km. The road distance is 213.5 km.
The best way to get from Sligo (Region) to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Sligo (Region) to Dublin, including transfers.
Sligo (Region) to Dublin bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ballysadare station.
Sligo (Region) to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo (Region) to Dublin is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Sligo (Region), Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Ballysadare to Dublin Busáras every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 3h 53m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ballysadare to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dromard to Enniskillen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–25
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Sligo (Region) to Dublin bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Sligo (Region) to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo (Region) to Dublin is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Sligo (Region) to Dublin.
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