There are 6 ways to get from Collon to Sligo by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Collon to Abbey Stbus 980
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
5h 23m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Collon to Abbey Stbus 980
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
5h 35m€34–48Drive 169.6 km
- Drive from Collon to Sligocar 169.6 km
2h 19m€29–42Bus, train via An Muileann gCearr
- Take the bus from Cherrybrook to Mullingar Stnbus 167
- Take the train from Mullingar to Sligotrain Ic
5h 31m€36–54Train
- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
5h 45m€47–69Bus via Cavan
- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamorebus 929
- Take the bus from Ballinamore to Mail Coach Rdbus 572
6h 41m
Collon to Sligo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Collon to Sligo is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Collon to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Collon to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Collon and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Tara Street and Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Collon to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Sligo via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Collon and Sligo is 274 km. The road distance is 169.6 km.
The best way to get from Collon to Sligo without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 23m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Collon to Sligo, including transfers.
Collon to Sligo bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, depart from Collon station.
Collon to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Collon to Sligo is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Collon, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Collon to Sligo Bus Stn via Abbey St, Tara Street, and Liffey Valley SC in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Collon to Sligo via Drogheda Bus, Drogheda Stn, Drogheda, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
Train from Mullingar to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- info@collinscoaches.ie
- Website
- collinscoaches.ie
Bus from Collon to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
Bus from Collon to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cherrybrook to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
- Phone
- 047 51840
- cm@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamore
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- donegal@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkdsl.ie
Bus from Ballinamore to Mail Coach Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://locallinkdsl.ie/
- Leap/Contactless
- €4–6
- Cash
- €6–8
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More Questions & Answers
Collon to Sligo bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at Abbey St station.
Collon to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Collon to Sligo is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Collon to Sligo.
There are 195+ hotels available in Sligo.



