The average train between Sligo and Coleraine takes 9h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train service runs several times per day from Sligo to Coleraine. 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 Coleraine. 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 Coleraine at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Coleraine? 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 Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Coleraine station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
Sligo to Coleraine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
Sligo to Coleraine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Coleraine station.
The distance between Sligo and Coleraine is 150.5 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Sligo to Coleraine via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central in around 7h 51m.