Directions and Transport Options
Using our interactive map below, you can visualise your route to Sligo from virtually anywhere. You can toggle between the “Map”, “Satellite” and “Hybrid” functions on the top right hand side of the map or slide the zoom scale on the left of the map to take a closer or more distant look at Sligo. To reveal neighbouring regions without changing the zoom setting, simply left click on an area within the map and drag the image as desired whilst continuing to hold the left mouse button.
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Travelling to Sligo via Road, Rail or Air
By Rail
Daily connections every 2 hours cover the Dublin – Sligo route. On weekdays there are 8 trains each way. Journey time 2 hours 55 minutes. Book online for special offers. For more details, see the Irish Rail website.
By Road
Belfast – Sligo
Via the M1, A4 and N16, Sligo can be reached from Belfast in 2 hours 45 minutes. Approximately 202 kilometres .
Derry – Sligo
Via the A5 and N15, Sligo can be reached from Derry in just over 1½ hours. Approximately 137 kilometres.
Dublin – Sligo
Via the N4, Sligo can be reached from Dublin in 2 hours 40 minutes. Approximately 210 kilometres.
Galway – Sligo
Via the N17, and N4, Sligo can be reached from Galway in just 1 hour and 45 minutes. Approximately 137 kilometres.
Donegal – Sligo
Via the N15, Sligo can be reached from Donegal in under 50 minutes. Approximately 64 kilometres .
Knock Airport – Sligo
Via the N17 Sligo can be reached from Knock in 45 minutes. Approximately 62 kilometers.
By Air
SLIGO AIRPORT
Aer Arann operates 2 flights daily from Dublin to Sligo Airport in Strandhill.. For more details, see the links below:
IRELAND WEST (KNOCK) AIRPORT
There are scheduled flights into Ireland West Airport (Knock) from Gatwick (Aer Lingus), Stanstead (Ryanair), Luton (Ryanair), Bristol (Ryanair), Liverpool (Ryanair), Manchester (BMI Baby), East Midlands (Birmingham (BMI Baby) and Dublin (Aer Arran). Knock Airport is just 45 mintes from Sligo.
