There are 3 ways to get from Drogheda to Sligo by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hardman's Gardens to Mullingar Castle Street190
- Take the bus from Mullingar Castle Street to Sligo Bus Station23
5h 10m€29–41Train
cheapest- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
5h 13m€28–40Drive 182.4 km
- Drive from Drogheda to Sligo182.4 km
2h 31m€31–44
Drogheda to Sligo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Sligo is to train which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Sligo station. However, there are services departing from Hardman's Gardens and arriving at Sligo Bus Station via Mullingar Castle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Sligo via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Drogheda and Sligo is 220 km. The road distance is 182.4 km.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Sligo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Drogheda to Sligo, including transfers.
Drogheda to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Hardman's Gardens station.
Drogheda to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Sligo is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Hardman's Gardens to Sligo Bus Station via Mullingar Castle Street in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Drogheda to Sligo via Dublin Connolly in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Hardman's Gardens to Mullingar Castle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Mullingar Castle Street to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Drogheda to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Mullingar Castle Street station.
Drogheda to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Sligo is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Drogheda to Sligo.
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