There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Rathmines by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sligo to BroombridgeRe / ...
3h 24m€20–28Bus, line 80 bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Liffey Valley SC23
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley Shopping Centre to Military Road80
4h 13m€22–30Drive 201 km
- Drive from Sligo to Rathmines201 km
2h 31m€34–49Bus, line 16 bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Dublin, Airport23
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 to Harrington Street16 / ...
4h 50m€29–38
Sligo to Rathmines by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Rathmines is to train which costs €19 - €28 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Rathmines is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo station to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Station and arriving at Military Road via Liffey Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Charlemont via Broombridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Sligo and Rathmines is 218 km. The road distance is 201 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Rathmines without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Sligo to Rathmines, including transfers.
Sligo to Rathmines bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo Bus Station.
Sligo to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Rathmines is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 80 bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Rathmines, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Sligo to Broombridge every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Military Road via Liffey Valley SC and Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in around 4h 13m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sligo to Broombridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Liffey Valley Shopping Centre to Military Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 to Harrington Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- 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 Rathmines bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.
Sligo to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Broombridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Rathmines is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Sligo to Rathmines.
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