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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Athboy is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Athboy is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Athboy?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo station to Athboy. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Station and arriving at Athboy via Liffey Valley SC and Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Sligo to Athboy?

The distance between Sligo and Athboy is 263 km. The road distance is 148.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Athboy without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 26m and costs €25 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Sligo to Athboy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Athboy bus from?

Sligo to Athboy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo Bus Station.

Train or bus from Sligo to Athboy?

The best way to get from Sligo to Athboy is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Sligo to Athboy bus arrive?

Sligo to Athboy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.

Can I drive from Sligo to Athboy?

Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Athboy is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Sligo to Athboy.

Where can I stay near Athboy?

There are 97+ hotels available in Athboy.

Sligo to Athboy - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Athboy 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sligo to Navan Road ParkwayIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Navan Road Station to Athboy111 / ...
4h 26m
€25–36
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to MullingarRe / ...
4h 33m
€21–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Liffey Valley SC23
2. Take the bus from Blanchardstown Shopping Centre to Athboy111 / ...
4h 56m
€29–40
Drive 148.8 km
1. Drive from Sligo to Athboy148.8 km
2h 7m
€26–37
Bus via Ballinamore
1. Take the bus from Sligo University Hospital to Ballinamore572
2. Take the bus from Ballinamore to Cavan Bus Station929
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athboy
6h 3m

Sligo to Athboy by train and bus

2Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.8 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Athboy, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Athboy via Liffey Valley SC, Blanchardstown SC, and Blanchardstown Shopping Centre in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Sligo to Mullingar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 52m.

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