Cheapest month
Up to 94%The cheapest time to travel is April (€3.61); the most expensive is May (€7.01).
Trains from Cobh to Sligo
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- Average duration 7h 53m
- Connections per day 6
- Distance 268 km
- CO₂ per person 4 kg
train from Cobh to Sligo
The journey from Cobh to Sligo is about 268 km. On average a train trip takes 7h 53m with 6 connections per day.
| Trip duration | 7h 53m |
|---|---|
| Connections per day | 6 |
| First departure | 06:00 AM |
| Last departure | 02:30 PM |
| Distance | 268 km |
| Departure | Cobh |
| Arrival | Sligo |
| Travel operator | Irish Rail Irish Rail |
When to book from Cobh to Sligo
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, April is typically the cheapest month to travel from Cobh to Sligo by train, with medians around €3.61 versus about €7.01 in May (roughly a 94% swing).
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Carriers on this route
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Irish Rail is the national railway operator in Ireland, providing passenger services throughout the country. With an extensive network spanning over 2,400km of railway lines, Irish Rail connects major cities and villages like Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick. The company operates a modern fleet of trains, including intercity and commuter services such as InterCity, Commuter and DART, and provides various ticket options to accommodate different needs and budgets.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 18.76kg
bus 20.1kg
flight 53.6kg
carpool 42.88kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Cobh to Sligo?
The train journey between Cobh and Sligo emits 18.76kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Cobh and Sligo?
Taking the train between Cobh and Sligo saves 34.84kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.34kg compared to the bus and 24.12kg compared to the car.
FAQ
Cobh and Sligo are 268 km apart.
The journey from Cobh to Sligo takes about 7h 53m on average. The fastest option takes 7h 39m.
This route is served by 1 operators: Irish Rail.
There are about 6 connections per day from Cobh to Sligo.
The first train from Cobh to Sligo leaves at 06:00 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Cobh to Sligo leaves at 02:30 PM. Check times on your travel date.
There are about 0 direct connections from Cobh to Sligo.
The shortest train journey between Cobh and Sligo takes 7h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Cobh and Sligo.
The train journey from Cobh to Sligo generates 4 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, April is typically the cheapest month, with medians around €3.61, while May is among the most expensive (about €7.01).