The average train between Sligo and Roscrea takes 12h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Sligo to Roscrea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Sligo and Roscrea. The earliest departure is at 1:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Sligo is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Roscrea at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Maynooth and take an average of 12h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Roscrea station via Maynooth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
Sligo to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
Sligo to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Sligo and Roscrea is 152.7 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Sligo to Roscrea Cstl St via Maynooth, Maynooth Station, Hazelhatch Station, Hazelhatch, Portlaoise, and Portlaoise Stn in around 6h 9m.
