There are 4 ways to get from Thurles to Sligo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Broombridge to Sligotrain Ic
5h 47m€34–46Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
6h 50m€41–59Drive 208.1 km
- Drive from Thurles to Sligocar 208.1 km
2h 49m€36–52Bus via Carrick-on-Shannon
- Take the bus from Thurles to Cloghanbus 850
- Take the bus from Cloghan to Leitrimbus
- Take the bus from Leitrim to Mail Coach Rdbus 449
7h 34m€41–58
Thurles to Sligo by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thurles to Sligo is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Thurles to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Thurles to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Athlone Stn and Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Sligo via Broombridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Thurles and Sligo is 363 km. The road distance is 208.1 km.
The best way to get from Thurles to Sligo without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Thurles to Sligo, including transfers.
Thurles to Sligo bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Thurles to Sligo is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a train from Thurles to Sligo via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Train Stn, Broombridge, and Broombridge in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Sligo Bus Stn via Athlone Stn and Longford Stn in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Thurles to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Broombridge to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Thurles to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Thurles to Cloghan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–26
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Cloghan to Leitrim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
Bus from Leitrim to Mail Coach Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Thurles to Sligo bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Thurles to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thurles to Sligo is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Thurles to Sligo.
There are 193+ hotels available in Sligo.