The average train between Belfast and Sligo takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Belfast 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 every 4 hours between Belfast and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Sligo at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Sligo station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Belfast to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Belfast to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Sligo station.
The distance between Belfast and Sligo is 168.5 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Sligo via Dublin Connolly in around 6h 26m.