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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Ballyfin is to train and bus and line 7092 bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Ballyfin is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Ballyfin?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo station to Ballyfin. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Station and arriving at Ballyfin via Austin Friars Street and Tullamore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Sligo to Ballyfin?

The distance between Sligo and Ballyfin is 310 km. The road distance is 181.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Ballyfin without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €40 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Sligo to Ballyfin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Ballyfin bus from?

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

Train or bus from Sligo to Ballyfin?

The best way to get from Sligo to Ballyfin is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7092 bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Sligo to Ballyfin bus arrive?

Sligo to Ballyfin bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Mullingar Castle St station.

Can I drive from Sligo to Ballyfin?

Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Ballyfin is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Sligo to Ballyfin.

Where can I stay near Ballyfin?

There are 67+ hotels available in Ballyfin.

Sligo to Ballyfin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 7092 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Ballyfin by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
5h 19m
€43–59
Train, bus, line 7092 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sligo to LongfordRe / ...
2. Take the bus from Longford Station to Tullamore73
3. Take the bus from Tullamore to Ballyfin
6h 13m
€19–33
Drive 181.5 km
1. Drive from Sligo to Ballyfin181.5 km
2h 23m
€31–45
Bus, line 7092 bus
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Mullingar Castle St23
2. Take the bus from Tullamore to Ballyfin7092
6h 25m
€22–44

Sligo to Ballyfin by train, bus, and foot

1Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 310 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Ballyfin, IE-LS, Ireland?

You can take a train from Sligo to Ballyfin via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Portlaoise in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ballyfin via Mullingar Castle St, Austin Friars Street, Tullamore, and Tullamore in around 6h 25m.

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