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

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There are 5 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 Henry Streetbus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Crescent SC to Castleislandbus bus 14
    7h 29m
    €56–80

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Castleislandbus bus 14
    8h 9m
    €46–64

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    9h
    €57–83

  4. Drive  296.3 km

    1. Drive from Sligo to Castleislandcar car 296.3 km
    3h 35m
    €53–77

  5. Bus via Galway

    1. Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus bus 964
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Castleislandbus bus 14
    8h 23m
    €55–71

Sligo to Castleisland by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Castleisland via ATU Galway, Henry Street, O'Connell Street, and Crescent SC in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Castleisland via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Mallow, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 9h.

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