The distance between Adare and Sligo is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Adare to Sligo by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081.
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Take the train to Heuston and then to Sligo.
There are several options for getting from Adare to Sligo by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).
The distance between Adare and Sligo is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Adare and Sligo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Adare to Sligo is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Adare and Sligo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Adare and Sligo. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Adare to Sligo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Colbert Station stop 635031, Limerick Junction, Heuston and Busáras. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
Irish Rail run train services between Adare and Sligo. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adare and Sligo. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Adare to Sligo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay, Henry St and Eyre Square Galway Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Citylink and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Adare and Sligo. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adare to Sligo. We recommend that you take the bus to Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Sligo is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Sligo. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Adare and Sligo. The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adare to Sligo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €37($37) | 5 times a day | 265km (165 miles) |
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 5h 30m | €26($26) | every 4 hours | 288km (179 miles) |
Train | 5h 55m | €53($53) | every 4 hours | 444km (276 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €47($47) | on demand | 238km (148 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sligo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.