What is the cheapest way to get from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down?

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down is to bus which costs £21 - £27 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down?

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Newcastle, County Down?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down. However, there are services departing from Sligo Hospital and arriving at Mc Clures via Enniskillen Bus Station and Grand Central Station Stand 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Sligo and Newcastle, County Down?

No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Newry via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down?

The distance between Sligo and Newcastle, County Down is 227 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.

How do I travel from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down without a car?

The best way to get from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £120 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Newcastle, County Down bus from?

Sligo to Newcastle, County Down bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo Hospital station.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Newcastle, County Down train from?

Sligo to Newcastle, County Down train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.

Train or bus from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down?

The best way to get from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £120 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £27 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Sligo to Newcastle, County Down bus arrive?

Sligo to Newcastle, County Down bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Enniskillen Bus station.

Where does the Sligo to Newcastle, County Down train arrive?

Sligo to Newcastle, County Down train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down?

Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Newcastle, County Down is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down.

Where can I stay near Newcastle, County Down?

There are 340+ hotels available in Newcastle, County Down.

Sligo to Newcastle, County Down - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain Ic / ...
5h 12m
£128–160
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillen Busbus 458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 261
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Mc Cluresbus 237 / ...
6h 40m
£22–26
Drive 122.6 mi
1. Drive from Sligo to Newcastle, County Downcar 122.6 mi
2h 39m
£31–45

Sligo to Newcastle, County Down by bus and foot

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Distance: 225.4 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Sligo to Newcastle, County Down via Dublin Connolly and Newry in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Hospital to Newcastle, County Down via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Mc Clures in around 6h 40m.

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