There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Mallow 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 Mallowtrain Ic / ...
5h 47m€40–56Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Mallowbus 51
6h 48m€42–62Drive 277.9 km
- Drive from Sligo to Mallowcar 277.9 km
3h 17m€50–71Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus 964
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Mallowbus 51
7h 5m€45–60
Sligo to Mallow by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Mallow is to train which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Mallow is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Mallow. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Mallow via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Mallow. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Mallow via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Sligo and Mallow is 452 km. The road distance is 277.9 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Mallow without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Sligo to Mallow, including transfers.
Sligo to Mallow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Mallow is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Mallow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Sligo to Mallow via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Mallow via ATU Galway in around 6h 48m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- info@feda.ie
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–25
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
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Booking & Getting There
Sligo to Mallow bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Sligo to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Mallow is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Sligo to Mallow.
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