There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Cloughjordan by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain Re / ...
6h 39m€34–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Birrbus 844
- Take the bus from Birr to Cloughjordanbus T9
6h 50m€31–45Drive 177.6 km
- Drive from Sligo to Cloughjordancar 177.6 km
2h 27m€32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Birrbus 850
- Take the bus from Birr to Cloughjordanbus T9
7h 32m€41–60
Sligo to Cloughjordan by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Cloughjordan is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Cloughjordan is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Cloughjordan. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Cloughjordan via ATU Galway and Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Cloughjordan. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Cloughjordan via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Sligo and Cloughjordan is 359 km. The road distance is 177.6 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Cloughjordan without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Sligo to Cloughjordan, including transfers.
Sligo to Cloughjordan bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Cloughjordan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Cloughjordan is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Cloughjordan, Ireland?
You can take a train from Sligo to Cloughjordan via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Ballybrophy in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Cloughjordan via ATU Galway and Birr in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–14
Train from Sligo to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from ATU Galway to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- 0504-39310
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Birr to Cloughjordan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Birr to Cloughjordan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Athlone Stn to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Sligo to Cloughjordan bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Sligo to Cloughjordan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Cloughjordan is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Sligo to Cloughjordan.
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