There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Killaloe by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
6h 18m€44–61Drive 206.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Sligo to Killaloecar 206.3 km
2h 45m€35–51Train
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Birdhilltrain Ic
7h 26m€49–68Bus
- Take the bus from Teeling Street to Leitrimbus 449
- Take the bus from Leitrim to UL Student Ctrbus Ul06
6h 51m€49–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus 64
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
7h 13m€43–60
Sligo to Killaloe by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Killaloe is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Killaloe is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Killaloe. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Killaloe via ATU Galway and Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Killaloe. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Birdhill via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Sligo and Killaloe is 262 km. The road distance is 206.3 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Killaloe without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 18m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Sligo to Killaloe, including transfers.
Sligo to Killaloe bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Killaloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Killaloe is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 18m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Killaloe, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Killaloe via ATU Galway, Henry Street, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Killaloe via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Ballybrophy, and Birdhill in around 7h 26m.
- 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 Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–14
Train from Ballybrophy to Birdhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- 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 Sligo Bus Stn to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Teeling Street to Leitrim
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
Bus from Leitrim to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Sligo to Killaloe bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Sligo to Killaloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Killaloe is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Sligo to Killaloe.
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