The average train between Sligo and Laytown takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Sligo to Laytown. 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 Laytown. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Laytown at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Laytown. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Laytown station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Sligo to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
Sligo to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Laytown station.
The distance between Sligo and Laytown is 159.8 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Sligo to Laytown via Dublin Connolly in around 4h 8m.