There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Ballyragget by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Heuston Stationbus 23
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
6h 59m€36–52Train via Portlaoise
cheapest- Take the train from Sligo to Maynoothtrain Ic
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
7h 19m€30–42Drive 207.7 km
- Drive from Sligo to Ballyraggetcar 207.7 km
2h 57m€37–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Mountmellickbus 73
- Take the bus from Mountmellick to Ballyraggetbus 838
7h 11m€40–56Train
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
7h 20m€33–49
Sligo to Ballyragget by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Ballyragget is to train via Portlaoise which costs €29 - €45 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Ballyragget is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Ballyragget. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Ballyragget via Heuston Station and Kilkenny Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Ballyragget. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Portlaoise via Hazelhatch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Sligo and Ballyragget is 350 km. The road distance is 207.7 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Ballyragget without a car is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Sligo to Ballyragget, including transfers.
Sligo to Ballyragget bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Ballyragget train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Ballyragget is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train via Portlaoise, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Ballyragget, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballyragget via Heuston Station and Kilkenny Stn in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Ballyragget, Ballyragget via Maynooth, Maynooth Station, Hazelhatch Station, Hazelhatch, Portlaoise, Portlaoise Stn, and Durrow, Durrow in around 7h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–24
Train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Sligo to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Longford Stn to Mountmellick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–27
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Mountmellick to Ballyragget
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
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Booking & Getting There
Sligo to Ballyragget bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Heuston Station.
Sligo to Ballyragget train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Maynooth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Ballyragget is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Sligo to Ballyragget.
There are 112+ hotels available in Ballyragget.



