There are 6 ways to get from Sligo to Dunmore Cave by train, bus, or car
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Train via Maynooth
best- Take the train from Sligo to MaynoothRe / ...
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to KilkennyRe
5h 50m€49–64Drive 218.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Sligo to Dunmore Cave218.2 km
3h 10m€37–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Sligo to LongfordRe / ...
- Take the bus from Longford Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station73
6h 4m€46–61Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Heuston Station23
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station717
6h 5m€50–68Train
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KilkennyRe / ...
6h 20m€50–68Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dublin, Airport23
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station600
7h 1m€58–88
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Dunmore Cave is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Dunmore Cave is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €35 - €55.
The distance between Sligo and Dunmore Cave is 325 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Dunmore Cave without a car is to train via Maynooth which takes 5h 50m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Sligo to Dunmore Cave, including transfers.
The best way to get from Sligo to Dunmore Cave is to train via Maynooth which takes 5h 50m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 6h 5m.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Dunmore Cave is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Sligo to Dunmore Cave.
There are 150+ hotels available in Dunmore Cave.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Dunmore Cave, Ireland?
You can take a train from Sligo to Dunmore Cave via Maynooth, Maynooth Station, Hazelhatch Station, Hazelhatch, and Kilkenny in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dunmore Cave via Heuston Station and Kilkenny MacDonagh Station in around 6h 5m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sligo to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–24
Train from Hazelhatch to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Sligo to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Longford Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dublin, Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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