How to Travel from

Sligo to Slane

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Irish Sligo Slane

Cheapest

By car (178 km)

2 h 16 min

178 km.

from $9

Other

Rideshare

2 h 16 min

178 km.

from $6.77

Bus

4 h 38 min

140 km.

from $41.63

Train, Bus

5 h 3 min

140 km.

from $49.46

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:

+353 1 836 6222

Website:

irishrail.ie/en-ie/

Train from Sligo to Mullingar

Ave. Duration:

1h 52m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$15.29–$21.65

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:

0818 836611

Website:

expressway.ie/

Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Mullingar

Ave. Duration:

1h 58m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$17.83–$25.48

Bus Éireann

Phone:

+353 1 836 6111

Website:

buseireann.ie/

Bus from Sligo Bus Station to Mullingar

Ave. Duration:

2h 21m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$15.29–$22.93

Bus from Austin Friars Street to Slane

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$11.46–$16.56

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

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Slane is to bus which costs $22.83 - $35.87 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Slane is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $32.61 - $48.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Slane?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo station to Slane. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Station and arriving at Slane via Austin Friars Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Sligo to Slane?

The distance between Sligo and Slane is 204 km. The road distance is 178.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sligo to Slane without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $22.83 - $35.87 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Sligo to Slane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Slane bus from?

Sligo to Slane bus services, operated by Expressway, depart from Sligo Bus Station.

Where does the Sligo to Slane bus arrive?

Sligo to Slane bus services, operated by Expressway, arrive at Mullingar Castle St station.

Can I drive from Sligo to Slane?

Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Slane is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Sligo to Slane.

Where can I stay near Slane?

There are 143+ hotels available in Slane. Prices start at $52.92 per night.

Newgrange

Newgrange (Irish: Sí an Bhrú) is a prehistoric monument in County Meath in Ireland, placed on a rise overlooking the River Boyne, eight kilometres (five miles) west of the town of Drogheda. It is an exceptionally grand passage tomb built during the Neolithic Period, around 3100 BC, making it older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. Newgrange is the main monument in the Brú na Bóinne complex, a World Heritage Site that also includes the passage tombs of Knowth and Dowth, as well as other henges, burial mounds and standing stones.

Knowth

Knowth (/ˈnaʊθ/; Irish: Cnóbha) is a prehistoric tomb overlooking the River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland. It comprises a large passage tomb surrounded by 17 smaller tombs, built during the Neolithic era around 3200 BC. It contains the largest assemblage of megalithic art in Europe. Knowth is part of the Brú na Bóinne complex, a World Heritage Site that also includes the similar passage tombs of Newgrange and Dowth.

Brú na Bóinne

Brú na Bóinne (Irish: , "mansion or palace of the Boyne"), also called the Boyne Valley tombs, is an ancient monument complex and ritual landscape in County Meath, Ireland, located in a bend of the River Boyne. It is one of the world's most important Neolithic landscapes, comprising at least ninety monuments including passage tombs, burial mounds, standing stones and enclosures. The site is dominated by the passage tombs of Newgrange (Sí an Bhrú), Knowth (Cnogbha) and Dowth (Dubhadh), built during the 32nd century BC. Together these have the largest assemblage of megalithic art in Europe. The associated archaeological culture is called the "Boyne culture".

Four ways to Travel from Sligo to Slane

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Bus operators

Expressway

Bus Éireann

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Can I drive from Sligo to Slane?

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