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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sligo to Roscrea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 4m
    €31–43

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Drumshanbobus bus 572
    2. Take the bus from Drumshanbo BP to TUS North Gatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Athlone TUS to Roscrea Castle Streetbus bus 907
    6h 13m
    €24–35

  3. Train via Portlaoise

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Maynoothtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    6h 9m
    €31–43

  4. Drive  176.3 km

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

  5. Bus via Dublin

    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

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain train Re / ...
    6h 22m
    €32–46

Sligo to Roscrea by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Hospital to Roscrea Castle Street via Drumshanbo, Drumshanbo BP, TUS North Gate, and Athlone TUS in around 6h 13m.

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