There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Blessington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
5h 8m€24–32Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Liffey Valley SCbus 23
5h 17m€30–39Drive 199.9 km
- Drive from Sligo to Blessingtoncar 199.9 km
2h 46m€35–50Bus, line 65 bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillen Busbus 458
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus 30
- Take the bus from Poolbeg St to Blessingtonbus 65
7h 40m
Sligo to Blessington by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Blessington is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Blessington is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Blessington. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Blessington via Liffey Valley SC and Tallaght Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Blessington. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Tallaght via Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Sligo and Blessington is 248 km. The road distance is 199.9 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Blessington without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Sligo to Blessington, including transfers.
Sligo to Blessington bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Blessington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Blessington is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Blessington, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Liffey Valley SC every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- 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
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Sligo to Blessington bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.
Sligo to Blessington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Blessington is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Sligo to Blessington.
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