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How to get fromSligo to Portlaoiseby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Portlaoise 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 / ...
    4h 23m
    €26–36

  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
    4h 30m
    €30–41

  3. Drive 184.6 km

    1. Drive from Sligo to Portlaoisecar car 184.6 km
    2h 24m
    €32–45

  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
    4h 50m
    €37–54

Sligo to Portlaoise by train and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a train from Sligo to Portlaoise via Maynooth, Maynooth Station, Hazelhatch Station, and Hazelhatch in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Longford Stn in around 4h 50m.

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