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How to get fromSligo to Slane Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Slane Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from St Patrick's Road to Slanebus bus 980
    5h 6m
    €26–36

  2. Bus via Enniskillen

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Enniskillen Busbus bus 458
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Navan R147bus bus
    6h 25m
    €55–77

  3. Drive  168.2 km

    1. Drive from Sligo to Slane Castlecar car 168.2 km
    2h 18m
    €30–43

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Ballinamorebus bus 572
    2. Take the bus from Ballinamore to Cavan Instbus bus 929
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Inst to Navanbus bus
    7h 6m

Sligo to Slane Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Slane Castle, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Sligo Hospital to Slane Castle via Enniskillen Bus, Cavan Bus Stn, Navan R147, Navan, and Slane in around 6h 25m.

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