The average train between Sligo and Belfast takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Sligo to Belfast. 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 Sligo and Belfast. 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 Belfast at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Belfast station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Sligo to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
Sligo to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Sligo and Belfast is 168.5 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Sligo to Belfast Great Central via Dublin Connolly in around 5h 40m.