There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Carlingford 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 Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 44m€66–94Drive 183.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Sligo to Carlingfordcar 183.3 km
2h 25m€32–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Sligo to Mullingartrain Ic
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 167
6h 40m€44–61Bus via Enniskillen
- Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillenbus 458
- Take the bus from Enniskillen to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 170
7h 27m€59–82Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Ballinamorebus 572
- Take the bus from Ballinamore to Cavan Bus Stnbus 929
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Park Streetbus 170
7h 47m
Sligo to Carlingford by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Carlingford is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Carlingford is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Sligo Hospital and arriving at Carlingford via Enniskillen, Cavan Bus Stn and Dundalk Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Dundalk via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Sligo and Carlingford is 329 km. The road distance is 183.3 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Carlingford without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €65 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Sligo to Carlingford, including transfers.
Sligo to Carlingford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo Hospital station.
Sligo to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Carlingford is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €65 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Enniskillen, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Carlingford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Sligo to Carlingford via Dublin Connolly and Dundalk in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Hospital to Carlingford via Enniskillen, Cavan Bus Stn, and Dundalk Bus Stn in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Sligo to Mullingar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Enniskillen to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkdsl.ie
Bus from Sligo Hospital to Ballinamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://locallinkdsl.ie/
- Leap/Contactless
- €4–6
- Cash
- €7–9
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from Ballinamore to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Sligo to Carlingford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Enniskillen station.
Sligo to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Carlingford is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Sligo to Carlingford.
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