There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Sligo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Broombridge to Sligotrain Ic
6h 43m€37–51Bus
- Take the bus from Parnell Street to Parkgate Stbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
6h 44m€40–56Drive 274.6 km
- Drive from Waterford to Sligocar 274.6 km
3h 44m€47–68Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
7h 5m€43–59
Waterford to Sligo by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Sligo is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Sligo is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Parnell Street and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Heuston Station and Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Sligo via Broombridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Waterford and Sligo is 403 km. The road distance is 274.6 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Sligo without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Waterford to Sligo, including transfers.
Waterford to Sligo bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Parnell Street station.
Waterford to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Sligo is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a train from Waterford to Sligo via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Train Stn, Broombridge, and Broombridge in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parnell Street to Sligo Bus Stn via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and Liffey Valley SC in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Broombridge to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
Train from Longford to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Parnell Street to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €30–50
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Sligo bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Waterford to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Sligo is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Waterford to Sligo.
There are 192+ hotels available in Sligo.