The average train between Howth and Sligo takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Howth 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 Howth and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howth is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Sligo at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Howth to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Howth station and arriving at Sligo station via Sligo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Howth to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
Howth to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Sligo station.
The distance between Howth and Sligo is 185.9 km. The road distance is 230 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h 13m.