Getting to Strandhill
How to reach Strandhill by train, bus, taxi, or car.
Train
Strandhill has no train station of its own. The nearest is Sligo MacDiarmada station in Sligo town, on the Dublin Connolly to Sligo Iarnrod Eireann InterCity line, about 15-20 minutes away by bus or car. There is no rail widget on this page for that reason; check Irish Rail directly for Dublin-Sligo timetables.
- Nearest Station
- Sligo MacDiarmada, Sligo town, about 15-20 minutes from Strandhill
- Main Line
- Dublin Connolly to Sligo InterCity line
- Onward Travel
- Bus Eireann S2 or taxi from Sligo MacDiarmada to Strandhill
Tips
- •Book the Dublin-Sligo InterCity service ahead at busy times; it is not a frequent commuter line.
- •From Sligo MacDiarmada, the S2 town bus or a short taxi ride covers the last leg to Strandhill.
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Bus
Bus Eireann route S2 connects Strandhill to Sligo town and on to Rosses Point, calling at Strandhill Buenos Ayres Drive and Strandhill Kilbrone Drive in the village, then Sligo Wine Street, Sligo University Hospital and Magheraboy Sligo Bus Station in town. It runs roughly every 30-45 minutes through the day, with around 30 departures from each end, so it is a genuinely usable way to reach Strandhill without a car.
- Main Route
- Bus Eireann S2 (Strandhill to Rosses Point via Sligo town and ATU Sligo)
- Frequency
- Roughly every 30-45 minutes during the day
- Journey From Sligo Town
- Around 15-20 minutes
Tips
- •The S2 stops right in Strandhill village, at Buenos Ayres Drive and Kilbrone Drive, no need to book a taxi from Sligo.
- •It also links onward to Sligo University Hospital and Rosses Point without changing bus.
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Taxi
Taxis between Sligo town and Strandhill are quick and reasonably priced given the short distance. Useful late at night when the S2 bus service has stopped running, or after a seaweed bath and dinner when you'd rather not drive.
- Journey From Sligo Town
- Around 10-15 minutes
Tips
- •Book ahead on a festival weekend (Warriors Run, Film and Folk Festival) when demand is high.
Driving
Strandhill is about 7km west of Sligo town, roughly 10-15 minutes by car via the R292. There is free parking along the seafront near the beach, though it fills up fast on dry summer weekends, plus a second car park a short walk up the main road that usually has space when the seafront is full.
- From Sligo Town
- About 7km, 10-15 minutes
- Parking
- Free seafront car park near the beach; a second car park a short walk inland usually has space when the seafront fills
Tips
- •The seafront car park is the one everyone wants; arrive early on a dry summer Saturday or expect to park a five-minute walk up the road.
- •The R292 is the direct route in from Sligo town; well signposted throughout.
From the Airport
Live options for reaching the village from the nearest airports. Times and fares are a guide and can change with traffic or operator schedules.
Ireland West Airport KnockNOC
62 km away- Duration
- ~1h 10m
- Cost
- Car hire, fuel, or private transfer fare
The nearest airport with scheduled passenger flights. No confirmed direct public bus link to Strandhill; check current options before relying on one.
Dublin AirportDUB
230 km away- Duration
- ~3h 15m
- Cost
- Fuel, tolls and parking
The most common route for visitors flying into Ireland, given Dublin's much wider choice of international flights.
- Duration
- ~4-4.5h total
- Cost
- Coach fares for both legs
Expressway Route 23 runs from Dublin to Sligo via Longford; from Sligo bus station, take the S2 the last few kilometres to Strandhill.
Operator: Bus Eireann Expressway
Sligo AirportSXL
1 km away- Duration
- ~2 minutes
- Cost
- N/A
Sligo Airport lost its last scheduled route (Aer Arann to Dublin) on 21 July 2011 and is not usable for arriving visitors; it now hosts the Irish Coast Guard's Rescue 118 helicopter and Sligo Aero Club, and the airport hangar hosts the Strandhill People's Market on Sundays.
Parking
Parking options in and around Strandhill. On busy weekends, arriving early is recommended.
Strandhill seafront car park
Free parking along the seafront near the beach and surf schools; fills up quickly on dry weekends and in summer. A second car park a short walk up the main road usually has space when the seafront is full.
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