There are 3 ways to get from Sligo to Leixlip by train, bus, or car
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Sligo to Leixlip by train
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The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Leixlip is to train which costs €18 - €27 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Leixlip is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Leixlip. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Ryevale Lawns via Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Leixlip. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Leixlip Louisa Bridge via Maynooth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Sligo and Leixlip is 197 km. The road distance is 183.8 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Leixlip without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Sligo to Leixlip, including transfers.
Sligo to Leixlip bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Leixlip train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Leixlip is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Leixlip, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Sligo to Maynooth hourly. Tickets cost €16–24 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Liffey Valley SC every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–24
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Sligo to Leixlip bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.
Sligo to Leixlip train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Maynooth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Leixlip is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Sligo to Leixlip.
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