Sligo to Dublin Train

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Sligo to Dublin by train

The journey from Sligo to Dublin by train is 179.38 km and takes 3 hrs 30 mins. There are 38 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:40 and the last at 19:05. It is possible to travel from Sligo to Dublin by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration	3 hrs 30 mins
Connection per Day	Irish Rail 38
First Departure	Irish Rail 05:40
Last Departure	Irish Rail 19:05
Distance	Irish Rail 179.38 km
Departure	Irish Rail Sligo
Arrival	Irish Rail Dublin
Carriers	Irish Rail Irish Rail

Sligo to Dublin Train Times

Departure date

Tuesday 29 Apr 2025

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Best time to book Sligo to Dublin travel

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Price as departure date approaches

Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around €1.00 to €7.85 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 87% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Sligo to Dublin

The cheapest Sligo - Dublin train tickets can be found for as low as €1.93 if you’re lucky, or €5.50 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €14.30.

Find the best day to travel to Dublin by train

When travelling to Dublin by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Irish Rail from Sligo to Dublin

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Sligo to Dublin CO2 Emissions by Train

Train

12.56kg

Bus

13.45kg

Flight

35.88kg

Car

28.7kg

What are the CO2 emissions from Sligo to Dublin by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Sligo and Dublin are 12.56kg.

How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Sligo and Dublin? By taking the train between Sligo and Dublin you will save 23.32kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.89kg compared to a bus and 16.14kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Sligo and Dublin by train?

Sligo to Dublin is 179.38 km.

How long does the train between Sligo and Dublin take?

Sligo to Dublin is on average 3 hrs 30 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 3 hrs 0 mins.

How many train connections per day go from Sligo to Dublin?

Sligo to Dublin has 38 connection(s) per day on average.

What time does the first train from Sligo to Dublin leave?

The earliest train from Sligo to Dublin departs at 05:40. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.

What time does the last train from Sligo to Dublin depart?

The latest train from Sligo to Dublin departs at 19:05. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.

How many direct connections depart from Sligo to Dublin?

There are on average 8 direct connection(s) from Sligo to go to Dublin.

What's the fastest journey time between Sligo to Dublin by train?

The fastest journey time by train between Sligo and Dublin is 3 hrs 0 mins.

Is there a direct train from Sligo to Dublin?

Yes, there is a direct train between Sligo and Dublin.

What are the CO2 emissions for Sligo to Dublin by train?

The train journey from Sligo to Dublin creates 12.56kg of CO2 emissions.

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