There are 6 ways to get from Sligo to Killaloe by bus, train, or car
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Bus
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€37–54Train
- 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, train
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus 64
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
7h 14m€43–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Nenaghbus 72
7h 16m€51–71Bus via Gort
- Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus 964
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Gortbus 51
- Take the bus from Gort to Scarriffbus
- Take the bus from Scarriff to Killaloebus C2a / ...
7h 34m€39–55
Sligo to Killaloe by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 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 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
- 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 Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–14
Train from Ballybrophy to Birdhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Sligo to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Gort
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Athlone Stn to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Gort
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–25
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
- Phone
- 069 22311
- [email protected]
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
Bus from Gort to Scarriff
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
- Leap
- €4–5
- Cash
- €5–7
Bus from Scarriff to Killaloe
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
- Leap
- €2–3
- Cash
- €3–5
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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 126+ hotels available in Killaloe.



