How to travel from Sligo to Enniskerry, Ireland

The distance between Sligo and Enniskerry is around 228km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sligo to Enniskerry 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 EnniskerrySligo if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Eden Quay stop 135351 and then to Enniskerry Village stop 4095.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Drumcondra then take the bus to Enniskerry Village stop 4095.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Enniskerry.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance228km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sligo and Enniskerry

There are several options for getting from Sligo to Enniskerry by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Sligo and Enniskerry is around 228km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Sligo and Enniskerry by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sligo to Enniskerry is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Sligo and Enniskerry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sligo and Enniskerry. We recommend that you drive to Enniskerry. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sligo and Enniskerry. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sligo to Enniskerry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eden Quay stop 135351. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Bus Eireann and Dublin Bus run regular bus services between Sligo and Enniskerry. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 30m 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 Enniskerry. We recommend that you take the train to Drumcondra then take the bus to Enniskerry Village stop 4095. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Enniskerry is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 27km (16 miles) from Enniskerry. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Sligo and Enniskerry. The distance is around 228km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sligo to Enniskerry is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Sligo to Enniskerry

Compare travel optionsbetween Sligo and Enniskerry

Transport options from Sligo to Enniskerry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 30m
€24($24)
once daily239km (149 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
€22($22)
every 3 hours239km (149 miles)
Train to Dublin Connolly, Bus4h 30m
€22($22)
every 4 hours241km (150 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€45($45)
on demand228km (141 miles)

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Airports near Enniskerry

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
27km (16 miles) from Enniskerry
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from Enniskerry
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Enniskerry