There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to RDS Arena by train, bus, or car
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Sligo to RDS Arena by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to RDS Arena is to train which costs €19 - €30 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to RDS Arena is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo station to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Station and arriving at RDS Ballsbridge via O'Connell Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Sandymount via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Sligo and RDS Arena is 221 km. The road distance is 203.6 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to RDS Arena without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €19 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Sligo to RDS Arena, including transfers.
Sligo to RDS Arena bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo Bus Station.
Sligo to RDS Arena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to RDS Arena is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €19 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and RDS Arena, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Eden Quay once daily. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 3h 34m.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.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
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More Questions & Answers
Sligo to RDS Arena bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Sligo to RDS Arena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to RDS Arena is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Sligo to RDS Arena.
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