What is the cheapest way to get from Sligo to Riverstown?

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Riverstown is to bus via Galway which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sligo to Riverstown?

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Riverstown is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Riverstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Riverstown. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Birr via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sligo and Riverstown?

No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Riverstown. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Tullamore via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Sligo to Riverstown?

The distance between Sligo and Riverstown is 232 km. The road distance is 159.3 km.

How do I travel from Sligo to Riverstown without a car?

The best way to get from Sligo to Riverstown without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 4h 50m and costs €27 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Sligo to Riverstown?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Sligo to Riverstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Riverstown bus from?

Sligo to Riverstown bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Riverstown train from?

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

Train or bus from Sligo to Riverstown?

The best way to get from Sligo to Riverstown is to bus via Galway which takes 4h 50m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Sligo to Riverstown bus arrive?

Sligo to Riverstown bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.

Where does the Sligo to Riverstown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sligo to Riverstown?

Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Riverstown is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Sligo to Riverstown.

Where can I stay near Riverstown?

There are 56+ hotels available in Riverstown.

Sligo to Riverstown - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sligo to Riverstown by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Galway
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Birrbus 844
4h 50m
€28–38
Drive 159.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sligo to Riverstowncar 159.3 km
2h 5m
€27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
6h 25m
€34–50
Train, bus via Kinnegad
1. Take the train from Sligo to Mullingartrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Kinnegad to Birrbus 845 / ...
5h 26m
€30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Birrbus 850
5h 32m
€38–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Drumshanbobus 572
2. Take the bus from Drumshanbo BP to Cloghanbus Ul06
5h 54m
€32–47

Sligo to Riverstown by bus

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4h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 232.4 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Riverstown, IE-TA, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Birr via ATU Galway in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Birr via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Tullamore, and Spollanstown in around 6h 25m.

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