There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Shankill by train, bus, or car
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Sligo to Shankill by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Shankill is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Shankill is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo station to Shankill. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Station and arriving at Stonebridge Close via D'Olier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Shankill. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Shankill via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Sligo and Shankill is 236 km. The road distance is 218.4 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Shankill without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Sligo to Shankill, including transfers.
Sligo to Shankill bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo Bus Station.
Sligo to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Shankill is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Shankill, IE-D, 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.
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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
- 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 Shankill bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Sligo to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Shankill is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Sligo to Shankill.
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