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

By bus and train

To get from Sligo to Castlemaine in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Sligo (Macdiarmada) station to Dublin Connolly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 300 bus and finally take the 279 bus from Killarney station to Castlemaine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 37 min.

637min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 300300
Bus - 279279
Leaves from Sligo (Macdiarmada)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sligo (Macdiarmada)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Connolly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Connolly
    188 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin City South, Burgh Quay
    ID 339
    790 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 300300
    Wait for bus
    300
    Mission Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission Road
    260 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Killarney
    ID 635601
    730 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 279279
    Wait for bus
    279
    Tralee Via Killorglin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Castlemaine
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine
    ID 350721
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sligo to Castlemaine

The distance between Sligo, Ireland and Castlemaine, Ireland is approximately 560.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 637 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sligo to Castlemaine by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Sligo

Sligo is located at Sligo, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Markievicz Road.

Train stations close to Sligo:

  • Sligo (Macdiarmada)

Bus stations close to Sligo:

  • Markievicz Road
  • Knappagh Road
  • Adelaide Street

Public transit stations close to Castlemaine, Ireland

Castlemaine is located at Castlemaine, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Castlemaine.

Bus stations close to Castlemaine:

  • Castlemaine

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 637 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 300, Bus line 279.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 10 hr 37 min.

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

    The RAIL train line goes from Sligo (Macdiarmada) station near Sligo to Dublin Connolly station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Castlemaine station near Castlemaine in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Sligo and Castlemaine in Ireland by train and bus is about 10 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the RAIL train from the Sligo (Macdiarmada) station near Sligo in Ireland.

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

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

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