There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Dundalk 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 Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 18m€31–44Drive 162.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Sligo to Dundalkcar 162.5 km
2h 11m€28–40Bus via Enniskillen
- Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillenbus 458
- Take the bus from Enniskillen to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Stnbus 170
5h 39m€46–64Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Ballinamorebus 572
- Take the bus from Ballinamore to Cavan Bus Stnbus 929
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Stnbus 170
6h 10m
Sligo to Dundalk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Dundalk is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Sligo Hospital and arriving at Dundalk Stn via Enniskillen and Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Dundalk via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Sligo and Dundalk is 303 km. The road distance is 162.5 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Sligo to Dundalk, including transfers.
Sligo to Dundalk bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo Hospital station.
Sligo to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Dundalk is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Enniskillen, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a train from Sligo to Dundalk via Dublin Connolly in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Hospital to Dundalk Stn via Enniskillen and Cavan Bus Stn in around 5h 39m.
- 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 Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Enniskillen to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkdsl.ie
Bus from Sligo Hospital to Ballinamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://locallinkdsl.ie/
- Leap/Contactless
- €4–6
- Cash
- €7–9
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from Ballinamore to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around Ireland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Sligo to Dundalk bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Enniskillen station.
Sligo to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Dundalk is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Sligo to Dundalk.
There are 251+ hotels available in Dundalk.