There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Banagher by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Banagherbus 850
5h 19m€28–40Drive 150.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Sligo to Banaghercar 150.4 km
2h€27–39Train
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claratrain Ic / ...
7h 21m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus 23
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Banagherbus 850
5h 39m€35–53
Sligo to Banagher by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Banagher is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Banagher is to drive which takes 2h and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Banagher. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Banagher via Longford Stn and Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Banagher. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Clara via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Sligo and Banagher is 188 km. The road distance is 150.4 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Banagher without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 19m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Sligo to Banagher, including transfers.
Sligo to Banagher bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Banagher train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Banagher is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Banagher, IE-OY, Ireland?
You can take a train from Sligo to Banagher via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Clara, and Clara Stn in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Banagher via Longford Stn and Athlone Stn in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
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 Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
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 Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Banagher
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Banagher
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Sligo to Banagher bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.
Sligo to Banagher train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Banagher is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Sligo to Banagher.
There are 53+ hotels available in Banagher.



