There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Sligo by bus, train or car
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Belfast to Sligo by bus
The bus journey time between Belfast and Sligo is around 4h 18m and covers a distance of around 207 km. This includes an average layover time of around 45 min. Operated by Translink UK and Bus Éireann, the Belfast to Sligo bus service departs from Belfast Europa Bus Centre and arrives in Sligo Hospital. Typically 71 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Sligo is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 4h 18m.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Sligo is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Belfast Europa Bus Centre and arriving at Sligo Hospital via Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Belfast and arriving at Sligo via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Belfast and Sligo is 169 km. The road distance is 198.7 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Sligo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs £27 - £40.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Belfast to Sligo, including transfers.
Belfast to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Belfast Europa Bus Centre station.
Belfast to Sligo train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Belfast station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Sligo is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs £27 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 5h 56m.
- Distance: 168.5 km
- Duration: 4h 18m
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Belfast to Sligo via Enniskillen in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast to Sligo via Dublin Connolly in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- Website
- http://www.irishrail.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
- Book at
- https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
- Semi Flexible
- €16 - €22
- Flexible
- €16 - €23
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €27
- Website
- http://www.irishrail.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
- Book at
- https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
- Semi Flexible
- €18 - €26
- Flexible
- €19 - €27
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- feedback@translink.co.uk
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Belfast Europa Bus Centre to Enniskillen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Adult Single
- €22 - €35
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Enniskillen to Sligo Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Sligo Hospital station.
Belfast to Sligo train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Sligo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Sligo is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Belfast to Sligo.
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