The average train between Killarney and Sligo takes 9h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Killarney 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 Killarney and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Killarney is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Sligo at 2:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Mallow and take an average of 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Killarney to Sligo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Killarney station and arriving at Sligo station via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
Killarney to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
Killarney to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Sligo station.
The distance between Killarney and Sligo is 255.3 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from Killarney to Sligo via Mallow, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 8h 2m.