There are 4 ways to get from Sligo to Waterford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
6h 34m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Heuston Stationbus 23
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
6h 36m€37–52Drive 276.4 km
- Drive from Sligo to Waterfordcar 276.4 km
3h 44m€47–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 73
7h 1m€39–62
Sligo to Waterford by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Waterford is to train which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Waterford is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Waterford via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Sligo and Waterford is 399 km. The road distance is 276.4 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Sligo to Waterford, including transfers.
Sligo to Waterford bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Waterford is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Sligo to Waterford via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn via Heuston Station in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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 Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
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
- 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 Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Longford Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €30–50
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More Questions & Answers
Sligo to Waterford bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Heuston Station.
Sligo to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Waterford is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Sligo to Waterford.
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