The average train between Sligo and Athy takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Sligo to Athy. 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 5 times a day between Sligo and Athy. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Athy at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Athy? 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 Sligo to Athy. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Athy station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Sligo to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
Sligo to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athy station.
The distance between Sligo and Athy is 172.5 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Sligo to Athy via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 7m.