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Sligo to Athlone

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1 h 30 min
114 km.
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Four ways to Travel from Sligo to Athlone

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Cheapest
By car (114 km)
1 h 30 min
114 km.
from $6
Other
Rideshare
1 h 30 min
114 km.
from $4.34
Train, Bus
3 h 4 min
100 km.
from $32.09
Bus
3 h 17 min
100 km.
from $36.07

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Sligo to Longford
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Longford
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Longford Station to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01
Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Longford
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sligo to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Athlone is to train and bus which costs $18.48 - $27.17 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sligo to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $21.74 - $32.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo station to Athlone station. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Station and arriving at Athlone Station via Longford Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Sligo to Athlone?

The distance between Sligo and Athlone is 136 km. The road distance is 114.3 km.

How do I travel from Sligo to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Sligo to Athlone without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $18.48 - $27.17 .

How long does it take to get from Sligo to Athlone?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Sligo to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Athlone bus from?

Sligo to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Sligo to Athlone?

The best way to get from Sligo to Athlone is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs $19.57 - $31.52 . There are no good options to train or fly between Sligo to Athlone.

Where does the Sligo to Athlone bus arrive?

Sligo to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Station.

Can I drive from Sligo to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Athlone is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Sligo to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 53+ hotels available in Athlone. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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