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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Castleislandbus bus 14
    7h 58m
    €52–73

  2. Bus via Abbeyfeale

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus bus 964
    2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Abbeyfealebus bus 300
    8h 14m
    €51–69

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train Ic
    9h 6m
    €56–80

  4. Drive  296.3 km

    1. Drive from Sligo to Castleislandcar car 296.3 km
    3h 35m
    €53–76

Sligo to Castleisland by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Castleisland via ATU Galway and Limerick Colbert in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Castleisland via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 9h 6m.

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