There are 5 ways to get from Strokestown to Sligo by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
2h 33m€20–29Bus via Boyle
cheapest- Take the bus from Strokestown to Boylebus 570
- Take the bus from Boyle to Sligo Markieviczbus 449
2h 47m€11–17Bus
- Take the bus from Strokestown to Ballaghaderreenbus 22
- Take the bus from Ballaghaderreen to Sligo Markieviczbus 977
2h 34m€15–25Drive 69.8 km
- Drive from Strokestown to Sligocar 69.8 km
57 min€13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Strokestown to Sligotaxi 69.8 km
57 min€100–120
Strokestown to Sligo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Strokestown to Sligo is to bus via Boyle which costs €10 - €18 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Strokestown to Sligo is to drive which takes 57 min and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Strokestown to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Strokestown and arriving at Sligo Markievicz via Ballaghaderreen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Strokestown to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Longford and arriving at Sligo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Strokestown and Sligo is 116 km. The road distance is 69.8 km.
The best way to get from Strokestown to Sligo without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €19 - €29.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Strokestown to Sligo, including transfers.
Strokestown to Sligo bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Strokestown station.
Strokestown to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Longford station.
The best way to get from Strokestown to Sligo is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €19 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €26 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Strokestown, IE-RN, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Longford to Sligo hourly. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Strokestown to Sligo Markievicz via Ballaghaderreen in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Longford to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Strokestown to Ballaghaderreen
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Strokestown to Ballaghaderreen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
Bus from Ballaghaderreen to Sligo Markievicz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
- Leap/Contactless
- €3–5
- Cash
- €5–7
Bus from Strokestown to Boyle
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €4–6
- Cash
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Boyle to Sligo Markievicz
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- €100–120
Cab Direct
- Phone
- +353 87 991 4873
- Website
- roscommontaxis.com
Noel Mahons Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 87 264 6931
Tom Kilduff Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 254 4662
AC Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 730 7852
Leitrim Taxis and Transport Service
- Phone
- +353 83 856 9506
- Website
- leitrimtaxis.ie
Nevins Taxis
- Phone
- +353 86 259 5690
- Website
- nevinstaxis.ie
Paddys Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 247 1065
T C Cabs
- Phone
- +353 43 334 7500
Anthony Brophy Hackney
- Phone
- +353 87 226 1355
Keenan Cabs Castlerea
- Phone
- +353 86 841 5523
- Website
- keenan-cabs.business.site
Matt's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 263 6791
McKenna's Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 261 0001
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Booking & Getting There
Strokestown to Sligo bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ballaghaderreen station.
Strokestown to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Sligo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strokestown to Sligo is 70 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Strokestown to Sligo.
There are 162+ hotels available in Sligo.



