There are 5 ways to get from Wicklow to Sligo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wicklow to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
5h 25m€23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Ashford to Liffey Valley SCbus 1414b
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
5h 28m€38–55Drive 248.7 km
- Drive from Wicklow to Sligocar 248.7 km
2h 59m€44–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wicklow Gao to Dublin Busárasbus 133
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
5h 56m€36–50Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Wicklow Gao to Dublin Busárasbus 133
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
6h 27m€41–60
Wicklow to Sligo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wicklow to Sligo is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Wicklow to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Wicklow to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Grand Hotel and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Ashford and Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Wicklow to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Wicklow and arriving at Sligo via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Wicklow and Sligo is 265 km. The road distance is 248.7 km.
The best way to get from Wicklow to Sligo without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Wicklow to Sligo, including transfers.
Wicklow to Sligo bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Ashford station.
Wicklow to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Wicklow station.
The best way to get from Wicklow to Sligo is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Wicklow, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a train from Wicklow to Sligo via Dublin Connolly in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Hotel to Sligo Bus Stn via Ashford and Liffey Valley SC in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Wicklow to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Bus from Ashford to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Wicklow Gao to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Wicklow Gao to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
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Booking & Getting There
Wicklow to Sligo bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.
Wicklow to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wicklow to Sligo is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Wicklow to Sligo.
There are 157+ hotels available in Sligo.