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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sligo to Ballina by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Galway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    6h 29m
    €44–62

  2. Drive 208.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sligo to Ballinacar car 208.7 km
    2h 47m
    €36–51

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Ballybrophy to Nenaghtrain train Ic
    8h 38m
    €47–66

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Teeling Street to Leitrimbus bus 449
    2. Take the bus from Leitrim to UL Student Ctrbus bus Ul06
    6h 50m
    €49–74

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    7h 14m
    €43–60

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Nenaghbus bus 72
    7h 16m
    €51–71

Sligo to Ballina by bus and foot

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Ballina, IE-TA, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballina via ATU Galway, Henry Street, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Ballina via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Ballybrophy, Nenagh, and Nenagh in around 8h 38m.

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