Travelling by train from Sligo to Dublin is a great way to get from the northwest of the country to the capital when you are visiting Ireland.
Trains are run by Irish Rail, which is the national rail company. They run InterCity trains on this route.
Rail services depart from Sligo station and arrive at Dublin Connolly station. It is located in the heart of the city centre, so you can easily get to your final destination when you get there.
Trains from Sligo to Dublin depart every two to three hours from the early morning until the early evening. You may want to check timetables before traveling in order to avoid a long wait at the station.
Conveniently, all services between these stations are direct and don’t require any connections. The journey time ranges from 3 hours to 3 hours and 10 minutes, depending on which train you take.
The cost of a single ticket for a train from Sligo to Dublin starts at 14.99 euros for standard class if you book online before travelling. There is also a 3 euro surcharge for processing and credit card fees. Discounted tickets on this route are available for farecard holders, children, and students.