There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Dublin Pearse 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
3h 12m€20–29Train via Sligo
cheapest- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
3h 23m€18–27Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dublin Busárasbus 23
4h 13m€26–40Drive 201.4 km
- Drive from Sligo to Dublin Pearsecar 201.4 km
2h 33m€36–51
Sligo to Dublin Pearse by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Dublin Pearse is to train via Sligo which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Dublin Pearse is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Dublin Busáras. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sligo and arriving at Dublin Connolly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Sligo and Dublin Pearse is 218 km. The road distance is 201.4 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Dublin Pearse without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €19 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Sligo to Dublin Pearse, including transfers.
Sligo to Dublin Pearse bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Dublin Pearse train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Dublin Pearse is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €19 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Dublin Pearse, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dublin Busáras every 4 hours. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- 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 Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Sligo to Dublin Pearse bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Sligo to Dublin Pearse train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Dublin Pearse is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Sligo to Dublin Pearse.
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