There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Little Island by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
6h 35m€44–66Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 54m€48–76Drive 319.3 km
- Drive from Sligo to Little Islandcar 319.3 km
3h 51m€54–78Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus
- Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane NOC - ORK
7h 4m€90–336Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus 964
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
7h 42m
Sligo to Little Island by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Little Island is to train which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Little Island is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Little Island. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Little Island Stn via ATU Galway and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Little Island. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Little Island via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Sligo and Little Island is 492 km. The road distance is 319.3 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Little Island without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Sligo to Little Island, including transfers.
Sligo to Little Island bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Little Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Little Island is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Little Island, IE-CO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Sligo to Little Island via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Little Island Stn via ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 6h 54m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–260
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €60–260
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–260
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–380
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–260
- 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 Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- 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 ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
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More Questions & Answers
Sligo to Little Island bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Sligo to Little Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Little Island is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Sligo to Little Island.
There are 333+ hotels available in Little Island.



