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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Coleraine is to bus and train which costs £20 - £40 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Coleraine is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo station to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Station and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre via Derry Londonderry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sligo and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Coleraine via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Sligo to Coleraine?

The distance between Sligo and Coleraine is 124 miles. The road distance is 112.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Coleraine without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 59m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Sligo to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Coleraine bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sligo to Coleraine train from?

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

Train or bus from Sligo to Coleraine?

The best way to get from Sligo to Coleraine is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Sligo to Coleraine bus arrive?

Sligo to Coleraine bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre station.

Where does the Sligo to Coleraine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sligo to Coleraine?

Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Coleraine is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Sligo to Coleraine.

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 738+ hotels available in Coleraine.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Coleraine2 Ly->Gc / ...
3h 59m
£21–36
Train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
8h 4m
£42–60
Drive 111.5 mi
1. Drive from Sligo to Coleraine111.5 mi
2h 24m
£28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentre234 / ...
4h 50m

Sligo to Coleraine by bus, foot, and train

138Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.4 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Sligo to Coleraine via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentre via Derry Londonderry Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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