There are 5 ways to get from Roscommon to Sligo by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Roscommon to Longford Stationbus 426
- Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
2h 51m€22–30Drive 81.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Roscommon to Sligocar 81.5 km
1h 5m€14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Longford Stationbus 426
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
2h 57m€29–43Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roscommon to Sligotaxi 81.5 km
1h 5m€110–140Bus via Carrick-on-Shannon
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Leitrimbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Leitrim to Mail Coach Rdbus 449
3h 45m€24–34
Roscommon to Sligo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Sligo is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Sligo is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscommon to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Roscommon and Sligo is 124 km. The road distance is 81.5 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Sligo without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 51m and costs €21 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Roscommon to Sligo, including transfers.
Roscommon to Sligo bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon, depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Sligo bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon, arrive at Longford Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscommon to Sligo is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Roscommon to Sligo.
There are 192+ hotels available in Sligo.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Roscommon to Sligo Bus Stn via Longford Stn in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Longford to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 (0)44 934 0801
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklwr.ie
Bus from Roscommon to Longford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://locallinklwr.ie/
- Leap
- €3–4
- Cash
- €5–6
Bus from Roscommon to Longford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://locallinklwr.ie/
- Leap
- €3–4
- Cash
- €5–6
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Roscommon to Longford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Roscommon to Longford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–26
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Roscommon to Leitrim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
Bus from Leitrim to Mail Coach Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Cab Direct
- Phone
- +353 87 991 4873
- Website
- roscommontaxis.com
Noel Mahons Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 87 264 6931
Tom Kilduff Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 254 4662
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