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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Castlerock is to bus and train which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Castlerock is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Castlerock?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo station to Castlerock. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Station and arriving at Castlerock via Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Limavady Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Sligo and Castlerock?

No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Castlerock. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Castlerock via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Sligo to Castlerock?

The distance between Sligo and Castlerock is 118 miles. The road distance is 109.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Castlerock without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 11m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Sligo to Castlerock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Castlerock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sligo to Castlerock train from?

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

Train or bus from Sligo to Castlerock?

The best way to get from Sligo to Castlerock is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 144 bus, which costs and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Sligo to Castlerock bus arrive?

Sligo to Castlerock bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ulsterbus Depot station.

Where does the Sligo to Castlerock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sligo to Castlerock?

Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Castlerock is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Sligo to Castlerock.

Where can I stay near Castlerock?

There are 686+ hotels available in Castlerock.

Sligo to Castlerock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 144 bus

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Castlerocktrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
4h 11m
£21–36
Train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Castlerocktrain
8h 10m
£41–61
Drive 108.6 mi
1. Drive from Sligo to Castlerockcar 108.6 mi
2h 29m
£27–39
Bus, line 144 bus
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Limavady Buscentrebus 144 / ...
5h 32m

Sligo to Castlerock by bus, foot, and train

54Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sligo to Castlerock.

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Distance: 117.7 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Castlerock, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Sligo to Castlerock via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Castlerock via Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Limavady Buscentre in around 5h 32m.

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