The distance between Limerick and Sligo is around 221km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Limerick to Sligo by bus 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 Connolly's Pub Markievicz Road.
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There are several options for getting from Limerick to Sligo by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).
The distance between Limerick and Sligo is around 221km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Limerick and Sligo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Limerick to Sligo is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Limerick and Sligo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Limerick and Sligo. We recommend that you drive to Sligo. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Limerick and Sligo. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Limerick to Sligo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eyre Square Galway Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Citylink, Bus Eireann and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Limerick and Sligo. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limerick 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 4hrs.
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 Limerick and Sligo. The distance is around 221km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limerick to Sligo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €33 ($33).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Eyre Square, Galway Bus Station + 2 similar | 3h 25m | €14($14) | once a week | 239km (149 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | €33($33) | 5 times a day | 246km (153 miles) |
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 5hrs | €28($28) | every 4 hours | 270km (168 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €31($31) | on demand | 221km (138 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sligo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.