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.
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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Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Ennis Station stop 635341.
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Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then take the train to Ennis.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Sligo and Lahinch. We recommend that you drive to Lahinch. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €22($22) | every 4 hours | 247km (154 miles) |
Bus | 4h 55m | €23($23) | 4 times a day | 251km (156 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 60m | €20($20) | once a week | 253km (157 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €43($43) | on demand | 218km (135 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lahinch offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.