How to get from Sligo to Athlone by bus and train?

From Sligo to Athlone by bus and train

To get from Sligo to Athlone in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Sligo (Macdiarmada) station to Longford station. Next, take the 466 bus from Longford Station station to Athlone Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Sligo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Athlone on the Moovit app.

160min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 466466
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Sligo (Macdiarmada)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sligo
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Connolly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Longford
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Longford Station
    ID 135771
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 466466
    Wait for bus
    466
    Athlone
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sligo to Athlone

The distance between Sligo, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 135.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sligo to Athlone by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Sligo to Athlone

To check the bus and train schedule from Sligo to Athlone using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sligo) and destination (Athlone), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Bus line 466.

  • Is there a direct train between Sligo and Athlone in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sligo to Athlone in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Dublin Connolly station near Sligo to Longford station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Longford station near Athlone in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sligo to Athlone in Ireland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sligo and Athlone in Ireland by train and bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sligo to get to Athlone in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Dublin Connolly station near Sligo in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sligo and Athlone in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Longford stop, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.

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