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How to get fromSligo to Thurlesby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    5h 12m
    €32–46

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 23
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurlesbus bus 850
    7h 9m
    €40–59

  3. Drive  209.1 km

    1. Drive from Sligo to Thurlescar car 209.1 km
    2h 47m
    €37–53

  4. Bus via Galway

    1. Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus bus 964
    2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus bus 391
    7h 38m
    €41–53

Sligo to Thurles by train and tram

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Thurles, Ireland?

You can take a train from Sligo to Thurles via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Thurles via Longford Stn and Athlone Stn in around 7h 9m.

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