How to travel from Dublin to Sliabh Liag, Ireland

The distance between Dublin and Sliabh Liag is around 273km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dublin to Sliabh Liag by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take a taxi to Slieve League.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Donegal Town Centre stop 155821.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Train

Take the train to Sligo.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Drive

Drive to Slieve League.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance273km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Sliabh Liag

There are several options for getting from Dublin to Sliabh Liag by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Dublin and Sliabh Liag is around 273km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Dublin and Sliabh Liag by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dublin to Sliabh Liag is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Sliabh Liag, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dublin and Sliabh Liag. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dublin to Sliabh Liag. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sligo and Cliffoney stop 140891. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Irish Rail run train services between Dublin and Sliabh Liag. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dublin and Sliabh Liag. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dublin to Sliabh Liag. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Donegal Town Centre stop 155821 and Carrick. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Dublin and Sliabh Liag. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin to Sliabh Liag. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take a taxi to Slieve League. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Sliabh Liag is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Sliabh Liag. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dublin and Sliabh Liag. The distance is around 273km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Sliabh Liag is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Sliabh Liag

Transport options from Dublin to Sliabh Liag
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
2h 25m
€230($230)
every 15 mins312km (194 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
€42($42)
every 4 hours298km (185 miles)
Train
4h 55m
€200($200)
every 4 hours330km (205 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€38($38)
on demand273km (169 miles)

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Airports near Sliabh Liag

The following major airports near Sliabh Liag offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Sliabh Liag
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Sliabh Liag
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
218km (136 miles) from Sliabh Liag