There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Thurles by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
4h 51m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus 23
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurlesbus 850
7h 6m€40–59Drive 209.1 km
- Drive from Sligo to Thurlescar 209.1 km
2h 47m€38–54Bus via Galway
- 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 Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus 391
7h 43m€41–53
Sligo to Thurles by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Thurles is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Thurles is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Thurles via Longford Stn and Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Thurles via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Sligo and Thurles is 359 km. The road distance is 209.1 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Thurles without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Sligo to Thurles, including transfers.
Sligo to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Thurles is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 6m.
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 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Thurles via Longford Stn and Athlone Stn in around 7h 6m.
- 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 Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–25
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0504-39310
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
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Booking & Getting There
Sligo to Thurles bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.
Sligo to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Thurles is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Sligo to Thurles.
There are 76+ hotels available in Thurles.