There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Ballincollig by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 27m€48–76Train
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
7h 4m€61–90Drive 312.7 km
- Drive from Sligo to Ballincolligcar 312.7 km
3h 47m€55–80Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus
- Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane NOC - ORK
7h 18m€93–316Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus 964
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 44m€50–74
Sligo to Ballincollig by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Ballincollig is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Ballincollig is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Father Sexton Pk via ATU Galway and Grand Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Sligo and Ballincollig is 344 km. The road distance is 312.7 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Ballincollig without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Sligo to Ballincollig, including transfers.
Sligo to Ballincollig bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Ballincollig is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Ballincollig, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Father Sexton Pk via ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Grand Parade in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Father Sexton Pk via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, Summerhill N, St Patrick's Street, and Grand Parade in around 7h 4m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Sligo to Ballincollig bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Sligo to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Ballincollig is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Sligo to Ballincollig.
There are 309+ hotels available in Ballincollig.



