What is the cheapest way to get from Athboy to Sligo?

The cheapest way to get from Athboy to Sligo is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athboy to Sligo?

The fastest way to get from Athboy to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Athboy and Sligo?

No, there is no direct bus from Athboy to Sligo station. However, there are services departing from Athboy and arriving at Sligo Bus Station via Blanchardstown SC and Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Athboy to Sligo?

The distance between Athboy and Sligo is 168 km. The road distance is 149.4 km.

How do I travel from Athboy to Sligo without a car?

The best way to get from Athboy to Sligo without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €21 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Athboy to Sligo?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Athboy to Sligo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athboy to Sligo bus from?

Athboy to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athboy station.

Train or bus from Athboy to Sligo?

The best way to get from Athboy to Sligo is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Athboy to Sligo bus arrive?

Athboy to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at N3 Slip Road station.

Can I drive from Athboy to Sligo?

Yes, the driving distance between Athboy to Sligo is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Athboy to Sligo.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 148+ hotels available in Sligo.

Athboy to Sligo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Athboy to Sligo by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mullingar to SligoRe / ...
4h 40m
€21–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athboy to N3 Slip Road111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Station23
5h 40m
€29–41
Drive 149.4 km
1. Drive from Athboy to Sligo149.4 km
2h 7m
€26–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athboy to Navan Road Station111 / ...
2. Take the train from Navan Road Parkway to SligoRe
4h 43m
€25–36
Bus via Ballinamore
1. Take the bus from Athboy to Cavan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Ballinamore929
3. Take the bus from Ballinamore to Sligo University Hospital572
6h

Athboy to Sligo by bus and train

35Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 168.5 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Athboy, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Mullingar to Sligo every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athboy to Sligo Bus Station via N3 Slip Road, Blanchardstown SC, and Liffey Valley SC in around 5h 40m.

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