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

The cheapest way to get from Skerries to Sligo is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skerries to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Skerries and Sligo?

No, there is no direct bus from Skerries to Sligo station. However, there are services departing from Skerries and arriving at Sligo Bus Station via Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Skerries and Sligo?

No, there is no direct train from Skerries to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Skerries and arriving at Sligo via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Skerries to Sligo?

The distance between Skerries and Sligo is 245 km. The road distance is 206.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Skerries to Sligo without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €21 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Skerries to Sligo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skerries to Sligo bus from?

Skerries to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dublin Airport Zone 13 station.

Where do I catch the Skerries to Sligo train from?

Skerries to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train or bus from Skerries to Sligo?

The best way to get from Skerries to Sligo is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Skerries to Sligo bus arrive?

Skerries to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Sligo Bus Station.

Where does the Skerries to Sligo train arrive?

Skerries to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Sligo station.

Can I drive from Skerries to Sligo?

Yes, the driving distance between Skerries to Sligo is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Skerries to Sligo.

Where can I stay near Sligo?

There are 148+ hotels available in Sligo.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Skerries to Sligo 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 Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
4h 51m
€22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Sligo Bus Station23
5h 16m
€22–37
Drive 206.9 km
1. Drive from Skerries to Sligo206.9 km
2h 50m
€35–51
Bus via Longford
1. Take the bus from Dublin, Airport to Longford Dublin Road St. Joseph's23 / ...
2. Take the bus from Longford Dublin Road St. Joseph's to Sligo Bus Station23
6h 25m
€36–50

Skerries to Sligo by train

53Weekly Trains

4h 51mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.3 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Skerries, 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 Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Sligo Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Expressway (Bus Éireann) also services this route every 4 hours.

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