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How to get fromSligo to Balinaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Balina by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain train Re / ...
    5h 29m
    €65–87

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    6h 15m
    €31–47

  3. Drive  176 km

    1. Drive from Sligo to Balinacar car 176 km
    2h 26m
    €31–45

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 23
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    6h 35m
    €38–60

Sligo to Balina by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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.

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