There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Listowel by bus, train, 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.
Bus via Limerick
best- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Crescent SC to Listowelbus 13
7h 26m€55–82Drive 283 km
cheapest- Drive from Sligo to Listowelcar 283 km
3h 31m€51–73Train
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain Ic
9h 43m€59–85Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Listowelbus 13
8h 9m€52–76Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus 964
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Listowelbus 13
8h 17m€55–74
Sligo to Listowel by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Listowel is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Listowel is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Listowel. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Listowel via ATU Galway, O'Connell Street and Crescent SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Listowel. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Tralee via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Sligo and Listowel is 315 km. The road distance is 283 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Listowel without a car is to bus via Limerick which takes 7h 26m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Sligo to Listowel, including transfers.
Sligo to Listowel bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Listowel train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Listowel is to bus via Limerick which takes 7h 26m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Listowel, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Listowel via ATU Galway, Henry Street, O'Connell Street, and Crescent SC in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Listowel via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Tralee, and Tralee Bus Station in around 9h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Heuston to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €28–40
- 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 Crescent SC to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- 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 ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- 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 Crescent SC to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Sligo to Listowel bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Sligo to Listowel train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Listowel is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Sligo to Listowel.
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