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How to get from Sligo to Galway?

Planning to travel to Sligo from Galway and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Sligo to Galway, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Sligo and Galway, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (Bus Eireann or Iarnród Éireann), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Sligo to Galway, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Sligo Galway trip.

For your trip from Sligo to Galway, you have several transportation options

Bus tickets from Sligo to Galway

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Sligo to Galway, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Sligo to Galway train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Sligo Galway train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Sligo to Galway transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Sligo Galway Travel Information

Departure city
Sligo
Ireland
Destination city
Galway
Ireland
Distance
73 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by bus
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Plan your trip from Sligo to Galway easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Sligo to Galway easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Sligo and Galway that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like Bus Eireann or Iarnród Éireann to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Sligo and Galway with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Sligo and Galway

Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Sligo to Galway?
Environmentally friendly The Sligo Galway train is considered a more environmentally friendly way to travel than flying or driving alone.
Flexibility Sligo Galway train schedules can be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains when needed.
Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Sligo to Galway?
Flexibility Bus companies offer many schedule options for travel between Sligo and Galway, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
Travel time Buses from Sligo to Galway are mostly much slower than trains to Galway to cover the 73 mi distance of the trip.

Where to start from in Sligo? Where do I arrive in Galway?

Sligo Departure Bus Stations

Sligo (Bus Station)
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John Street (Florist)
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Sligo (Opposite Sligo Park Hotel)
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Sligo IT (Ash Lane Bus Stop)
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Sligo Retail Park
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Ulster Bank (Markievicz Rd)
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Wine Street (Fish Quay)
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Departure stations in Sligo

Mac Diarmada or Sligo
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Galway arrival bus stations

Dublin Rd (GMIT)
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Galway (Bus Station)
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Merchants Rd (Kinlay House)
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Spanish Parade (Jurys Hotel)
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Bus Sligo Galway

The frequency of departures to Sligo from Galway varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all bus departures to Galway, please specify your departure date and start a search on Vivanoda.

Buses between Sligo and Galway usually offer on-board toilets for passengers, but it is always advisable to check with the carrier before the trip. In any case, breaks at freeway service stations are provided.

Cancellation and modification policies may vary depending on the bus company, so it is important to check the terms and conditions when making a reservation. Most of the time, cancelling or changing your Sligo-Galway bus ticket will incur additional costs.

Bus companies Sligo Galway

Bus Eireann
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Trains Sligo Galway

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Sligo to Galway. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transportation between Sligo and Galway.

There are discounts for children, students and seniors traveling by train from Sligo to Galway that vary depending on the type of ticket and the age of the person. When you enter your age in your Vivanoda search, the prices displayed will take into account any age-related discounts.

Train tickets from Sligo to Galway can be refunded or exchanged but are usually more expensive. The cheapest tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Train companies between Sligo and Galway

Iarnród Éireann
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