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How to get fromSligo to County Laoisby train, bus, or 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. Train

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    1. Take the train from Sligo to Maynoothtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    5h 43m
    €29–41

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    5h 54m
    €31–46

  3. Drive  185.9 km

    1. Drive from Sligo to County Laoiscar car 185.9 km
    2h 39m
    €33–47

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 23
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    6h 14m
    €38–59

Sligo to County Laois by train and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Sligo to Clonenagh National School via Maynooth, Maynooth Station, Hazelhatch Station, Hazelhatch, Portlaoise, and Portlaoise Stn in around 5h 43m. 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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