Plan your visit
Welcome to Sligo – a place of stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality. Cairde Sligo Arts Festival is delighted to team up with Visit Sligo to provide all the info you need for your visit to Sligo.
How to Get Here
By Train
Irish Rail offers regular direct trains from Dublin Connolly to Sligo Mac Diarmada Station (approx. 3 hours). Book tickets at irishrail.ie.
By Bus
Bus Éireann and Expressway operate frequent routes from Dublin, Galway, and other towns. Sligo Bus Station is centrally located. Check timetables at buseireann.ie.
By Car
Sligo is easy to reach by road:
Dublin to Sligo (N4): approx. 2 hrs 45 mins
Galway to Sligo (N17): approx. 2 hrs
Donegal Town to Sligo (N15): approx. 1 hr 15 mins
By Air
Ireland West Airport Knock – 1 hour drive
Dublin Airport – approx. 3 hours (direct bus and train connections)
Shannon Airport – approx. 2.5 hours
Where to stay
Discover the warm, welcoming spirit of Sligo through a diverse range of accommodations, from cozy self-catering cottages to charming family-friendly guesthouses, peaceful glamping sites to luxurious hotels and everything in between.
What to do
Sligo offers visitors a rich mix of natural beauty, history, culture, and adventure. See Visit Sligo to explore an incredible range of activities to suit all interests.
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