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

The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Sligo is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Balbriggan and Sligo?

No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Sligo station. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Sligo Bus Station via Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Balbriggan and Sligo?

No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan and arriving at Sligo via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Balbriggan to Sligo?

The distance between Balbriggan and Sligo is 251 km. The road distance is 200.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Balbriggan to Sligo without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €22 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Balbriggan to Sligo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balbriggan to Sligo bus from?

Balbriggan to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dublin Airport Zone 13 station.

Where do I catch the Balbriggan to Sligo train from?

Balbriggan to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train or bus from Balbriggan to Sligo?

The best way to get from Balbriggan to Sligo is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Balbriggan to Sligo bus arrive?

Balbriggan to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Sligo Bus Station.

Where does the Balbriggan to Sligo train arrive?

Balbriggan to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Sligo station.

Can I drive from Balbriggan to Sligo?

Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Sligo is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Balbriggan to Sligo.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 146+ hotels available in Sligo.

Balbriggan to Sligo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Balbriggan to Sligo by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
4h 57m
€22–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Sligo Bus Station23
5h 22m
€25–42
Drive 200.2 km
1. Drive from Balbriggan to Sligo200.2 km
2h 42m
€34–49
Bus via Enniskillen
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Enniskillen30
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo University Hospital458
6h 51m
€29–43

Balbriggan to Sligo by train

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.4 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Sligo Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Expressway (Bus Éireann) also services this route every 4 hours.

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