The distance between Waterford and Sliabh Liag is around 425km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Waterford to Sliabh Liag by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. 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 Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take a taxi to Slieve League.
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Take the train to Heuston and then to Sligo.
Take the bus to Dublin Arlington Hotel and then to Donegal Town Centre stop 155821.
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There are several options for getting from Waterford to Sliabh Liag by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).
The distance between Waterford and Sliabh Liag is around 425km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (178 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Waterford and Sliabh Liag by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Waterford to Sliabh Liag is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Waterford and Sliabh Liag, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Waterford and Sliabh Liag. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Waterford to Sliabh Liag. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Heuston, Kilcock stop 134031, Sligo and Cliffoney stop 140891. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
Irish Rail run train services between Waterford and Sliabh Liag. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Waterford and Sliabh Liag. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Waterford to Sliabh Liag. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dublin Arlington Hotel, Busáras stop 135001, Donegal Town Centre stop 155821 and Carrick. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
Dublin Coach, Bus Eireann and Kenneally's Bus Service run regular bus services between Waterford and Sliabh Liag. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Waterford to Sliabh Liag. We recommend that you take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal (CFN) then take a taxi to Slieve League. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Sliabh Liag is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Sliabh Liag. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Waterford and Sliabh Liag. The distance is around 425km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Waterford to Sliabh Liag is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Taxi | 4h 20m | €240($240) | hourly | 475km (295 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | €230($230) | every 4 hours | 506km (314 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 20m | €59($59) | every 4 hours | 472km (293 miles) |
Bus via Dublin Airport | 7h 25m | €41($41) | every 4 hours | 468km (291 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €58($58) | on demand | 425km (264 miles) |
Dublin Coach
Kenneally's Bus Service
FlexFlight ApS
Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Sliabh Liag offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.