How to travel from Waterford to Sliabh Liag, Ireland

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.

5 routes found

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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Bus, Plane and Taxi

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.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Heuston and then to Sligo.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dublin Arlington Hotel and then to Donegal Town Centre stop 155821.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Slieve League.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance425km (264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Waterford and Sliabh Liag

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Waterford to Sliabh Liag
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Taxi
4h 20m
€240($240)
hourly475km (295 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€230($230)
every 4 hours506km (314 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 20m
€59($59)
every 4 hours472km (293 miles)
Bus via Dublin Airport7h 25m
€41($41)
every 4 hours468km (291 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€58($58)
on demand425km (264 miles)

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Airports near Sliabh Liag

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

CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Sliabh Liag
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Sliabh Liag
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
218km (136 miles) from Sliabh Liag