There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Sligo by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
4h 33m€30–41Train
cheapest- Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain Ic
5h 37m€28–40Drive 184.7 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Sligocar 184.7 km
2h 25m€33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
4h 44m€37–54
Portlaoise to Sligo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Sligo is to train which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Sligo is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Sligo via Cherry Orchard and Drumcondra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Sligo is 208 km. The road distance is 184.7 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Sligo without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 33m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Portlaoise to Sligo, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Sligo is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Sligo via Cherry Orchard and Drumcondra in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Sligo Bus Stn via Longford Stn in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Longford to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Drumcondra to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–26
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
Bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–26
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Stn station.
Portlaoise to Sligo train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cherry Orchard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Sligo is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Portlaoise to Sligo.
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