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 / ...
5h 12m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Teeling Street to Leitrimbus 449
- Take the bus from Leitrim to Cloghanbus
- Take the bus from Cloghan to Thurlesbus 850
6h 35m€33–47Drive 209.1 km
- Drive from Sligo to Thurlescar 209.1 km
2h 47m€36–52Bus via Longford
- 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€40–58
Sligo to Thurles by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Thurles is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 35m.
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 Teeling Street and arriving at Thurles via Leitrim and Cloghan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
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 5h 12m.
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 5h 12m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Sligo to Thurles, including transfers.
Sligo to Thurles bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Teeling Street 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 5h 12m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 35m.
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 Teeling Street to Thurles via Leitrim and Cloghan in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Heuston to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Teeling Street to Leitrim
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Leitrim to Cloghan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Sligo to Thurles bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at Leitrim 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.
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