There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to County Cork by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 41m€48–77Train
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
7h 18m€61–91Drive 302.4 km
- Drive from Sligo to County Corkcar 302.4 km
3h 35m€52–75Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus
- Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane NOC - ORK
7h 31m€93–307Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus 964
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
8h 22m
Sligo to County Cork by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to County Cork is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to County Cork is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to County Cork. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Saint Ann's Road via ATU Galway and St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to County Cork. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Sligo and County Cork is 346 km. The road distance is 302.4 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to County Cork without a car is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Sligo to County Cork, including transfers.
Sligo to County Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to County Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to County Cork is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and County Cork, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Saint Ann's Road via ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, and St Patrick's Street in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Blarney East via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, Summerhill N, and St Patrick's Street in around 7h 18m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–260
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €60–260
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–260
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–380
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–260
- 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 Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- busfeda.ie
Bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://busfeda.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Sligo to County Cork bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Sligo to County Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to County Cork is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Sligo to County Cork.
There are 353+ hotels available in County Cork.



