The average train between Arklow and Sligo takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Arklow to Sligo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Arklow and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Sligo at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Sligo station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
Arklow to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Sligo station.
The distance between Arklow and Sligo is 224 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Arklow to Sligo via Dublin Connolly in around 5h 58m.