What is the cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Slane?

The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Slane is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coleraine to Slane?

The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Slane is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Coleraine and Slane?

No, there is no direct bus from Coleraine to Slane. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre and arriving at Slane via Monaghan Bus Station and Carrickmacross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Coleraine to Slane?

The distance between Coleraine and Slane is 246 km. The road distance is 181.6 km.

How do I travel from Coleraine to Slane without a car?

The best way to get from Coleraine to Slane without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €30 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Coleraine to Slane?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Coleraine to Slane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Slane bus from?

Coleraine to Slane bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Train or bus from Coleraine to Slane?

The best way to get from Coleraine to Slane is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Coleraine to Slane bus arrive?

Coleraine to Slane bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Coleraine to Slane?

Yes, the driving distance between Coleraine to Slane is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Coleraine to Slane.

Where can I stay near Slane?

There are 160+ hotels available in Slane.

Coleraine to Slane - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Coleraine to Slane 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 Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain 1_Gc->Dn
5h 4m
€32–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Carrickmacrossbus 182
5h 49m
Drive 181.6 km
1. Drive from Coleraine to Slanecar 181.6 km
2h 21m
€32–46

Coleraine to Slane by train and bus

119Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Coleraine to Slane.

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Distance: 245.8 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Coleraine, Northern Ireland and Slane, Ireland?

You can take a train from Coleraine to Slane via Belfast Great Central, Drogheda Macbride, Bryanstown Manor, and Drogheda Bus Station in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Slane via Monaghan Bus Station and Carrickmacross in around 5h 49m.

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