The distance between Lismore and Sligo is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lismore 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.
👋 Also check out Sligo → Lismore if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Connolly's Pub Markievicz Road.
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Take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051 then take the train to Heuston and then to Sligo.
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There are several options for getting from Lismore to Sligo by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).
The distance between Lismore and Sligo is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Lismore and Sligo by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lismore to Sligo is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).
The cheapest way to travel between Lismore and Sligo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lismore and Sligo. We recommend that you drive to Sligo. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lismore and Sligo. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lismore to Sligo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fermoy Fermoy, Parnell Place stop 255021 and Eyre Square Galway Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
Citylink, Bus Feda Teoranta, Dublin Coach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Lismore and Sligo. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lismore to Sligo. We recommend that you take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051 then take the train to Heuston and then to Sligo. instead which will take 7hrs.
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 Lismore and Sligo. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lismore to Sligo is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 6h 35m | €27($27) | once a week | 406km (252 miles) |
Bus via Dublin, Arlington Hotel | 7h 35m | €39($39) | 5 times a day | 482km (299 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 7hrs | €50($50) | once a week | 469km (292 miles) |
Bus to Waterford Bus Stn, stop 355051, train | 7h 30m | €40($40) | once a week | 410km (255 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €66($66) | on demand | 332km (206 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sligo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.