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How to get fromSligo to Carlowby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Carlow by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    5h 4m
    €28–40

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 73
    5h 13m
    €34–47

  3. Drive  222.1 km

    1. Drive from Sligo to Carlowcar car 222.1 km
    2h 55m
    €39–57

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Heuston Stationbus bus 23
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736 / ...
    5h 36m
    €32–44

Sligo to Carlow by train and tram

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a train from Sligo to Carlow via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stn via Heuston Station in around 5h 36m.

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