There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Sligo by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Athy to Kilcockbus Um06
- Take the train from Kilcock to Sligotrain Ic
4h 54m€22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Heuston Stationbus 130A / ...
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
5h 58m€29–40Drive 199.8 km
- Drive from Athy to Sligocar 199.8 km
2h 51m€35–50Train
- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
5h 30m€26–39
Athy to Sligo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Sligo is to bus and train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Heuston Station and Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Sligo via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Athy and Sligo is 253 km. The road distance is 199.8 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Sligo without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 54m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Athy to Sligo, including transfers.
Athy to Sligo bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Sligo is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athy to Sligo Bus Stn via Heuston Station and Liffey Valley SC in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athy to Sligo via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilcock to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy to Kilcock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Athy to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Sligo bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Heuston Station.
Athy to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Sligo is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Athy to Sligo.
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