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How to get from Dublin Airport to Sligo by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dublin Airport to Sligo in Ireland, take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - LEOPARDSTOWN CLAYTON HOTEL bus from Dublin Airport station to Drumcondra, Near Train Station station. Next, take the RAIL train from Drumcondra station to Sligo (Macdiarmada) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min.

221min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - LEOPARDSTOWN CLAYTON HOTELDUBLIN AIRPORT - LEOPARDSTOWN CLAYTON HOTEL
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Sligo
Leaves from Dublin Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - LEOPARDSTOWN CLAYTON HOTELDUBLIN AIRPORT - LEOPARDSTOWN CLAYTON HOTEL
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - LEOPARDSTOWN CLAYTON HOTEL
    Clayton Hotel
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drumcondra, Near Train Station
    ID 47
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Drumcondra
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Sligo (Macdiarmada)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sligo (Macdiarmada)
    184 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sligo
    Walk to
    Sligo
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Dublin Airport to Sligo in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - TALLAGHT, THE SQUARE TOWNCENTRE bus from Dublin Airport station to Palmerston, Liffey Valley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Lucan Spa Hotel station to Sligo Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - TALLAGHT, THE SQUARE TOWNCENTREDUBLIN AIRPORT - TALLAGHT, THE SQUARE TOWNCENTRE
Bus - 5252
Bus - 2323
Walk to Sligo
Leaves from Dublin Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - TALLAGHT, THE SQUARE TOWNCENTREDUBLIN AIRPORT - TALLAGHT, THE SQUARE TOWNCENTRE
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - TALLAGHT, THE SQUARE TOWNCENTRE
    The Square Stop 4342
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmerston, Liffey Valley
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Leixlip Intel
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lucan (Spa Hotel)
    9 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Sligo
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sligo Bus Station
    ID 555081
    184 min
  • 8
    Walk to Sligo
    Walk to
    Sligo
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dublin Airport to Sligo

The distance between Dublin Airport, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland is approximately 227.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 221 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin Airport to Sligo 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 Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport is located at Dublin Airport (DUB), Dublin, Ireland, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Dublin Airport T1.

Bus stations close to Dublin Airport:

  • Dublin Airport T1
  • Dublin Airport
  • Dublin Airport Zone 11

Public transit stations close to Sligo, Ireland

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
  • Quay Street
  • Knappagh Road

By bus

To get from Dublin Airport to Sligo in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - TALLAGHT, THE SQUARE TOWNCENTRE bus from Dublin Airport station to Palmerston, Liffey Valley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Lucan Spa Hotel station to Sligo Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - TALLAGHT, THE SQUARE TOWNCENTREDUBLIN AIRPORT - TALLAGHT, THE SQUARE TOWNCENTRE
Bus - 5252
Bus - 2323
Walk to Sligo
Leaves from Dublin Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - TALLAGHT, THE SQUARE TOWNCENTREDUBLIN AIRPORT - TALLAGHT, THE SQUARE TOWNCENTRE
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - TALLAGHT, THE SQUARE TOWNCENTRE
    The Square Stop 4342
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmerston, Liffey Valley
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Leixlip Intel
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lucan (Spa Hotel)
    9 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Sligo
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sligo Bus Station
    ID 555081
    184 min
  • 8
    Walk to Sligo
    Walk to
    Sligo
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dublin Airport to Sligo?

    The fastest way takes 221 minutes, using Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - LEOPARDSTOWN CLAYTON HOTEL, Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dublin Airport to Sligo?

    The alternative route takes 232 minutes, using Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - TALLAGHT, THE SQUARE TOWNCENTRE, Bus line 52, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dublin Airport and Sligo?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dublin Airport to Sligo?

    The DUBLIN AIRPORT - LEOPARDSTOWN CLAYTON HOTEL bus line goes from Dublin Airport station near Dublin Airport in Airport to Clayton Hotel station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Clayton Hotel station near Sligo in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dublin Airport to Sligo by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dublin Airport in Airport and Sligo in Ireland by bus and train is about 3 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dublin Airport to get to Sligo?

    Get on the DUBLIN AIRPORT - LEOPARDSTOWN CLAYTON HOTEL bus from the Dublin Airport stop near Dublin Airport in Airport.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dublin Airport and Sligo?

    Get off the bus at the Clayton Hotel station, which is closest to Sligo in Ireland.

  • When is the last bus from Dublin Airport to Sligo?

    The last bus from Dublin Airport in Airport to Sligo in Ireland is the Dublin Busáras - Ash Lane line. It leaves the Dublin Airport stop at 9:20 PM.

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