There are 4 ways to get from County Laois to Sligo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Maynooth to Sligotrain Ic
5h 36m€29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
5h 57m€32–47Drive 184.2 km
- Drive from County Laois to Sligocar 184.2 km
2h 40m€33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
6h 8m€38–60
County Laois to Sligo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from County Laois to Sligo is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from County Laois to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from County Laois to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Clonenagh National School and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from County Laois to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Sligo via Maynooth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between County Laois and Sligo is 280 km. The road distance is 184.2 km.
The best way to get from County Laois to Sligo without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from County Laois to Sligo, including transfers.
County Laois to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
County Laois to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from County Laois to Sligo is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between County Laois, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clonenagh National School to Sligo via Portlaoise Stn, Portlaoise, Hazelhatch, Hazelhatch Station, Maynooth Station, and Maynooth in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clonenagh National School to Sligo Bus Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Longford Stn in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Maynooth to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–24
Train from Longford to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
Bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–26
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Booking & Getting There
County Laois to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Stn station.
County Laois to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Hazelhatch station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Laois to Sligo is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from County Laois to Sligo.
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