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

The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Sligo is to train and bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Coleraine and Sligo?

No, there is no direct bus from Coleraine to Sligo station. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre and arriving at Sligo Bus Station via Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Coleraine and Sligo?

No, there is no direct train from Coleraine to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Coleraine and arriving at Sligo via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Coleraine to Sligo?

The distance between Coleraine and Sligo is 199 km. The road distance is 179.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Coleraine to Sligo without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €29 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Coleraine to Sligo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Sligo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Sligo train from?

Coleraine to Sligo train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.

Train or bus from Coleraine to Sligo?

The best way to get from Coleraine to Sligo is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Coleraine to Sligo bus arrive?

Coleraine to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Derry Londonderry Bus Station.

Where does the Coleraine to Sligo train arrive?

Coleraine to Sligo train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Coleraine to Sligo?

Yes, the driving distance between Coleraine to Sligo is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Coleraine to Sligo.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 149+ hotels available in Sligo.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Derry-Londonderry1_Gc->Ly / ...
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Station64
4h 30m
€30–42
Train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central0
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
8h 20m
€52–74
Drive 179.1 km
1. Drive from Coleraine to Sligo179.1 km
2h 24m
€31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station234 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Station64
4h 50m

Coleraine to Sligo by train, foot, and bus

41Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.1 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Coleraine to Sligo via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Sligo Bus Station via Ulsterbus Depot in around 4h 50m.

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