How to travel from Sligo to Lahinch, Ireland

The distance between Sligo and Lahinch is around 218km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sligo to Lahinch by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041

Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Ennis Station stop 635341.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then take the train to Ennis.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lahinch.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance218km (135 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sligo and Lahinch

There are several options for getting from Sligo to Lahinch by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 3h 60m. 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 €43 ($43).

The distance between Sligo and Lahinch is around 218km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Sligo and Lahinch by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sligo to Lahinch is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Sligo and Lahinch, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sligo and Lahinch. We recommend that you drive to Lahinch. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sligo and Lahinch. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sligo to Lahinch. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Sligo and Lahinch. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 55m 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 Lahinch. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Lahinch stop 350961. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Lahinch is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Lahinch. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) 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 Lahinch. The distance is around 218km (135 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 Sligo to Lahinch is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sligo and Lahinch

Transport options from Sligo to Lahinch
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 + 1 similar
4h 15m
€22($22)
every 4 hours247km (154 miles)
Bus4h 55m
€23($23)
4 times a day251km (156 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 60m
€20($20)
once a week253km (157 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€43($43)
on demand218km (135 miles)

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Airports near Lahinch

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

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Lahinch
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Lahinch
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Lahinch