There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Limerick Junction by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
5h 42m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
6h 39m€41–58Drive 254.7 km
- Drive from Sligo to Limerick Junctioncar 254.7 km
2h 57m€44–64Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus 964
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
6h 42m
Sligo to Limerick Junction by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Limerick Junction is to train which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Limerick Junction is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Limerick Colbert via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Limerick Junction via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Sligo and Limerick Junction is 392 km. The road distance is 254.7 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Limerick Junction without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Sligo to Limerick Junction, including transfers.
Sligo to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Limerick Junction is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?
You can take a train from Sligo to Limerick Junction via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Limerick Junction via ATU Galway, Limerick Colbert, and Limerick in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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 Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- info@feda.ie
- Website
- busfeda.ie
Bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://busfeda.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Sligo to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Sligo to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Limerick Junction is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Sligo to Limerick Junction.
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