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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Roscrea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 850
    6h 7m
    €31–43

  2. Train via Portlaoise

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Maynoothtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    6h 32m
    €31–43

  3. Drive  176.3 km

    1. Drive from Sligo to Roscreacar car 176.3 km
    2h 18m
    €31–45

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Heuston Stationbus bus 23
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 735
    6h 20m
    €35–48

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain train Re / ...
    6h 43m
    €32–46

Sligo to Roscrea by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Sligo to Roscrea Cstl St via Maynooth, Maynooth Station, Hazelhatch Station, Hazelhatch, Portlaoise, and Portlaoise Stn in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Roscrea Aby St via Heuston Station in around 6h 20m.

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