There are 3 ways to get from Howth to Sligo by train, bus, or car
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Howth to Sligo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howth to Sligo is to train which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Howth to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Sligo station. However, there are services departing from Main Street Howth and arriving at Sligo Bus Station via Tara Street and Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Howth to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Howth and arriving at Sligo via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Howth and Sligo is 230 km. The road distance is 216.9 km.
The best way to get from Howth to Sligo without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Howth to Sligo, including transfers.
Howth to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Liffey Valley SC station.
Howth to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Howth to Sligo is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Howth, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–28 and the journey takes 3h 4m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Howth to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Sligo Bus Station.
Howth to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Sligo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howth to Sligo is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Howth to Sligo.
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