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There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Fota Island by bus, train, car, or plane

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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 Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    6h 29m
    €49–77

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    6h 47m
    €44–67

  3. Drive  326.1 km

    1. Drive from Sligo to Fota Islandcar car 326.1 km
    3h 56m
    €58–84

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane NOC - ORK
    6h 50m
    €85–307

  5. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus bus 964
    2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    8h 15m
    €58–76

Sligo to Fota Island by bus

Calendar48Weekly Buses
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Fota Island, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to IDA Carrigtwohill via ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Fota via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 6h 47m.

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