The distance between Kilkenny and Sligo is around 239km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kilkenny to Sligo by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sligo → Kilkenny if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Heuston and then to Sligo.
Take the bus to Dublin Arlington Hotel and then to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081.
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There are several options for getting from Kilkenny to Sligo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).
The distance between Kilkenny and Sligo is around 239km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)
It takes around 4h 60m to get from Kilkenny and Sligo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kilkenny to Sligo is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €33 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Kilkenny and Sligo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kilkenny and Sligo. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kilkenny to Sligo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Heuston and Busáras. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.
Irish Rail run train services between Kilkenny and Sligo. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Kilkenny and Sligo. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kilkenny to Sligo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dublin Arlington Hotel and Busáras stop 135001. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
Dublin Coach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Kilkenny and Sligo. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kilkenny to Sligo. We recommend that you take the train to Heuston and then to Sligo. instead which will take 4h 60m.
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 Kilkenny and Sligo. The distance is around 239km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kilkenny to Sligo is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 60m | €40($40) | every 4 hours | 349km (217 miles) |
Bus | 5h 30m | €39($39) | 5 times a day | 358km (223 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €33($33) | on demand | 239km (149 miles) |
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Dublin Coach
The following major airports near Sligo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.