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How to get fromThurles to Sligoby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Broombridge to Sligotrain train Ic
    5h 46m
    €34–46

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Athlone Stnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 23
    7h
    €41–59

  3. Drive  208.4 km

    1. Drive from Thurles to Sligocar car 208.4 km
    2h 49m
    €37–53

  4. Bus via Carrick-on-Shannon

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Cloghanbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Cloghan to Leitrimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leitrim to Mail Coach Rdbus bus 449
    7h 34m
    €42–58

Thurles to Sligo by train and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurles to Sligo Bus Stn via Athlone Stn and Longford Stn in around 7h.

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