There are 3 ways to get from Sligo to Slane Castle by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Sligo to Mullingartrain Ic
- Take the bus from Austin Friars St to Slanebus 190
5h 6m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Austin Friars Stbus 23
- Take the bus from Austin Friars St to Slanebus 190
5h 21m€35–48Drive 168.2 km
- Drive from Sligo to Slane Castlecar 168.2 km
2h 18m€29–42
Sligo to Slane Castle by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Slane Castle is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Slane Castle is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Slane Castle. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Slane via Austin Friars St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Sligo and Slane Castle is 206 km. The road distance is 168.2 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Slane Castle without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Sligo to Slane Castle, including transfers.
Sligo to Slane Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Slane Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Austin Friars St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Slane Castle is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Sligo to Slane Castle.
There are 180+ hotels available in Slane Castle.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Slane Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Slane Castle via Austin Friars St and Slane in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sligo to Mullingar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Austin Friars St to Slane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Austin Friars St to Slane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Austin Friars St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, and Italy Travel Guides - to help you get the most out of your next trip.