There are 4 ways to get from New Ross to Sligo by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from New Ross to Kilkenny Stnbus 882
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
7h 55m€42–60Train
- Take the train from Wexford to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
8h 16m€44–66Drive 263.4 km
- Drive from New Ross to Sligocar 263.4 km
3h 54m€45–65Bus
- Take the bus from New Ross to Enniscorthybus 368 / ...
- Take the bus from Enniscorthy to Airport Zone 14bus 740
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
8h 44m€57–79
New Ross to Sligo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Ross to Sligo is to bus and train which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from New Ross to Sligo is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from New Ross to Sligo. However, there are services departing from New Ross and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Enniscorthy and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from New Ross to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Wexford and arriving at Sligo via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between New Ross and Sligo is 346 km. The road distance is 263.4 km.
The best way to get from New Ross to Sligo without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 55m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from New Ross to Sligo, including transfers.
New Ross to Sligo bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Wexford, depart from New Ross station.
New Ross to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Wexford station.
The best way to get from New Ross to Sligo is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between New Ross, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from New Ross to Sligo via Wexford Stn, Wexford, and Dublin Connolly in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Ross to Sligo Bus Stn via Enniscorthy, Airport Zone 14, and Airport Zone 13 in around 8h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Longford to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Wexford to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Bus from New Ross to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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More Questions & Answers
New Ross to Sligo bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Wexford, arrive at Enniscorthy station.
New Ross to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Ross to Sligo is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from New Ross to Sligo.
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