There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Ballyfin 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 Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
5h 9m€43–59Train, bus, line 7092 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Tullamorebus 73
- Take the bus from Tullamore to Ballyfinbus
6h 16m€27–43Drive 181.5 km
- Drive from Sligo to Ballyfincar 181.5 km
2h 24m€32–45Bus, line 7092 bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus 23
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Tullamorebus 73
- Take the bus from Tullamore to Ballyfinbus
6h 36m€34–56
Sligo to Ballyfin by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Ballyfin is to train and bus and line 7092 bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Ballyfin is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Ballyfin. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Ballyfin via Longford Stn and Tullamore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Ballyfin. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Portlaoise via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Sligo and Ballyfin is 310 km. The road distance is 181.5 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Ballyfin without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Sligo to Ballyfin, including transfers.
Sligo to Ballyfin bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Ballyfin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Ballyfin is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7092 bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Ballyfin, IE-LS, Ireland?
You can take a train from Sligo to Ballyfin via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Portlaoise in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballyfin via Longford Stn, Tullamore, and Tullamore in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Sligo to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Longford Stn to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Longford Stn to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
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More Questions & Answers
Sligo to Ballyfin bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.
Sligo to Ballyfin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Ballyfin is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Sligo to Ballyfin.
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