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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Athy is to train and bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Athy?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo station to Athy. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Station and arriving at Athy via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Sligo and Athy?

No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Athy. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Athy via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Sligo to Athy?

The distance between Sligo and Athy is 253 km. The road distance is 199.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Athy without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 42m and costs €25 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Sligo to Athy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Athy bus from?

Sligo to Athy bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Athy train from?

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

Train or bus from Sligo to Athy?

The best way to get from Sligo to Athy is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Sligo to Athy bus arrive?

Sligo to Athy bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Heuston Station.

Where does the Sligo to Athy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sligo to Athy?

Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Athy is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Sligo to Athy.

Where can I stay near Athy?

There are 137+ hotels available in Athy.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Athy 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 Kilcocktrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Kilcock to Leinster Streetbus Um06
4h 42m
€25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Heuston Stationbus 23
2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Athybus 130
5h 46m
€28–37
Drive 199.3 km
1. Drive from Sligo to Athycar 199.3 km
2h 51m
€34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain Re / ...
5h 7m
€27–38

Sligo to Athy by train and bus

5Weekly Services

4h 42mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.5 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Athy via Heuston Station in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Athy via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 7m.

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