The distance between Sligo and Waterford is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Sligo to Waterford by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Waterford → Sligo if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Heuston Station stop 135421 and then to The Quay.
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There are several options for getting from Sligo to Waterford by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).
The distance between Sligo and Waterford is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Sligo and Waterford by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sligo to Waterford is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Sligo and Waterford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Sligo and Waterford. We recommend that you drive to Waterford. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sligo and Waterford. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sligo to Waterford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heuston Station stop 135421. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
Bus Eireann and Kenneally's Bus Service run regular bus services between Sligo and Waterford. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sligo to Waterford. We recommend that you take the bus to Heuston Station stop 135421 and then to The Quay. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Waterford is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 105km (65 miles) from Waterford. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sligo and Waterford. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sligo to Waterford is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 5h 30m | €24($24) | once daily | 377km (234 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €40($40) | on demand | 290km (180 miles) |
Bus Eireann
Kenneally's Bus Service
The following major airports near Waterford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.