There are 5 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 ConnollyRe / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick JunctionIc / ...
5h 41m€35–50Bus via Galway
cheapest- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to ATU Galway64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street251
6h 2m€33–61Drive 254.7 km
- Drive from Sligo to Limerick Junction254.7 km
2h 57m€43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Drumshanbo572
- Take the bus from Drumshanbo to O'Connell StreetUl06
6h 54m€42–63Bus via Galway #2
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Galway, Bus Station64
- Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station51
7h 7m€42–58
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 41m.
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 station to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Station and arriving at Limerick Junction via ATU Galway and Limerick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
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 41m.
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 41m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Sligo to Limerick Junction, including transfers.
Sligo to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo Bus 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 41m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 2m.
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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Limerick Junction via ATU Galway, Henry Street, and Limerick Bus Station in around 6h 2m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- 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
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Galway, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Galway, Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- Donegal@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkdsl.ie
Bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Drumshanbo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://locallinkdsl.ie/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Drumshanbo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
Bus from Drumshanbo to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Sligo to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by 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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