What is the cheapest way to get from Sligo to County Laois?

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to County Laois is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sligo to County Laois?

The fastest way to get from Sligo to County Laois is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and County Laois?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to County Laois. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Clonenagh National School via Longford Stn and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Sligo and County Laois?

No, there is no direct train from Sligo to County Laois. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Portlaoise via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Sligo to County Laois?

The distance between Sligo and County Laois is 223 km. The road distance is 185.9 km.

How do I travel from Sligo to County Laois without a car?

The best way to get from Sligo to County Laois without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 54m and costs €30 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Sligo to County Laois?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Sligo to County Laois, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to County Laois bus from?

Sligo to County Laois bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Sligo to County Laois train from?

Sligo to County Laois train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.

Train or bus from Sligo to County Laois?

The best way to get from Sligo to County Laois is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Sligo to County Laois bus arrive?

Sligo to County Laois bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.

Where does the Sligo to County Laois train arrive?

Sligo to County Laois train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Sligo to County Laois?

Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to County Laois is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Sligo to County Laois.

Where can I stay near County Laois?

There are 71+ hotels available in County Laois.

Sligo to County Laois - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to County Laois by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
5h 54m
€31–46
Train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
6h 6m
€31–45
Drive 185.9 km
1. Drive from Sligo to County Laoiscar 185.9 km
2h 39m
€32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus 23
2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
6h 14m
€38–59

Sligo to County Laois by train and bus

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5h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 222.6 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and County Laois, Ireland?

You can take a train from Sligo to Clonenagh National School via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Portlaoise, and Portlaoise Stn in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Clonenagh National School via Longford Stn and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 6h 14m.

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