There are 6 ways to get from Sligo to Roscrea by train, bus, or car
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Train via Portlaoise
best- Take the train from Sligo to Maynoothtrain Ic
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
6h 9m€31–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sligo Hospital to Drumshanbobus 572
- Take the bus from Drumshanbo BP to TUS North Gatebus
- Take the bus from Athlone TUS to Roscrea Castle Streetbus 907
6h 13m€24–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Roscrea Aby Stbus 850
6h 12m€31–43Drive 176.3 km
- Drive from Sligo to Roscreacar 176.3 km
2h 18m€30–44Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Heuston Stationbus 23
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
6h 20m€35–48Train
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain Re / ...
6h 22m€32–46
Sligo to Roscrea by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Roscrea is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Roscrea is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Sligo Hospital and arriving at Roscrea Castle Street via Drumshanbo BP and Athlone TUS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Portlaoise via Hazelhatch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Sligo and Roscrea is 306 km. The road distance is 176.3 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Roscrea without a car is to train via Portlaoise which takes 6h 9m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Sligo to Roscrea, including transfers.
Sligo to Roscrea bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, depart from Sligo Hospital station.
Sligo to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Roscrea is to train via Portlaoise which takes 6h 9m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 6h 13m.
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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sligo to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–24
Train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Sligo to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Athlone TUS to Roscrea Castle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkdsl.ie
Bus from Sligo Hospital to Drumshanbo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://locallinkdsl.ie/
- Leap/Contactless
- €4–5
- Cash
- €6–7
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Drumshanbo BP to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Sligo to Roscrea bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, arrive at Drumshanbo station.
Sligo to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Maynooth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Roscrea is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Sligo to Roscrea.
There are 46+ hotels available in Roscrea.



