How to travel from Sligo to Newgrange, Ireland

The distance between Sligo and Newgrange is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Drumcondra.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)

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Bus

Take the bus to Zone 21 stop 111911.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Bus Eireann

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Drive

Drive to Newgrange.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sligo and Newgrange

There are several options for getting from Sligo to Newgrange by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).

The distance between Sligo and Newgrange is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Sligo and Newgrange by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sligo to Newgrange is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Sligo and Newgrange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sligo and Newgrange. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sligo to Newgrange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Drumcondra and Drogheda. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Irish Rail run train services between Sligo and Newgrange. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Newgrange. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sligo to Newgrange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zone 21 stop 111911, Drogheda Bus Station stop 135951 and Newgrange Visitor C stop 109021. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Sligo and Newgrange. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 15m 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 Newgrange. We recommend that you take the train to Drumcondra. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Newgrange is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 33km (21 miles) from Newgrange. 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 Newgrange. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sligo to Newgrange is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

How do I get from Sligo to Newgrange

Compare travel optionsbetween Sligo and Newgrange

Transport options from Sligo to Newgrange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€52($52)
every 4 hours267km (166 miles)
Train via Connolly3h 55m
€56($56)
every 4 hours278km (173 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
€44($44)
twice daily275km (171 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€25($25)
on demand182km (113 miles)

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Airports near Newgrange

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Newgrange
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Newgrange
CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Newgrange