There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Balina by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain Re / ...
5h 29m€65–87Train via Portlaoise JFL Ave
cheapest- Take the train from Sligo to Maynoothtrain Ic
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
7h 9m€28–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
6h 15m€31–47Drive 176 km
- Drive from Sligo to Balinacar 176 km
2h 26m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus 23
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
6h 35m€38–60
Sligo to Balina by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Balina is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Balina is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Balina. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Cardtown via Longford Stn and Port Laoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Balina. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Ballybrophy via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Sligo and Balina is 347 km. The road distance is 176 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Balina without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €65 - €90.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Sligo to Balina, including transfers.
Sligo to Balina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Balina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Balina is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €65 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Balina, Ireland?
You can take a train from Sligo to Balina via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Ballybrophy in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Cardtown via Longford Stn, Portlaoise JFL Ave, and Port Laoise in around 6h 35m.
- 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
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–14
Train from Sligo to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Sligo to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–24
Train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–29
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–29
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Sligo to Balina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.
Sligo to Balina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Balina is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Sligo to Balina.
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