How to travel from Sligo to Carlingford, Ireland

The distance between Sligo and Carlingford is around 187km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sligo to Carlingford 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 CarlingfordSligo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Connolly and then to Dundalk.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zone 21 stop 111911 and then to Newry.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Carlingford.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance187km (116 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sligo and Carlingford

There are several options for getting from Sligo to Carlingford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Sligo and Carlingford is around 187km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 151km (94 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Sligo and Carlingford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sligo to Carlingford is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Sligo and Carlingford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sligo and Carlingford. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sligo to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Connolly and Dundalk. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Irish Rail run train services between Sligo and Carlingford. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Sligo and Carlingford. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sligo to Carlingford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zone 21 stop 111911 and Newry. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Bus Eireann and Translink UK run regular bus services between Sligo and Carlingford. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sligo to Carlingford. We recommend that you take the train to Connolly and then to Dundalk. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Carlingford is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Carlingford. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) 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 Sligo and Carlingford. The distance is around 187km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sligo to Carlingford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

How do I get from Sligo to Carlingford

Compare travel optionsbetween Sligo and Carlingford

Transport options from Sligo to Carlingford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
€75($75)
every 4 hours329km (204 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€38($38)
every 20 mins335km (208 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€37($37)
on demand187km (116 miles)

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Airports near Carlingford

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Carlingford
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Carlingford
CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Carlingford