There are 4 ways to get from Slane to Roscommon 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 Slane to Abbey Streetbus 980
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommontrain Re
3h 56m€22–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Slane to Athlone Stationbus 190
4h€16–24Drive 126.5 km
- Drive from Slane to Roscommoncar 126.5 km
1h 54m€22–31Bus via Roscommon
- Take the bus from Slane to Athlone Stationbus 190
4h 13m€18–27
Slane to Roscommon by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Slane to Roscommon is to bus which costs €15 - €25 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Slane to Roscommon is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Slane to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Slane and arriving at Roscommon via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Slane and Roscommon is 208 km. The road distance is 126.5 km.
The best way to get from Slane to Roscommon without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Slane to Roscommon, including transfers.
Slane to Roscommon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Slane station.
Slane to Roscommon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slane to Roscommon is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Slane to Roscommon.
There are 50+ hotels available in Roscommon.
What companies run services between Slane, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Slane to Athlone Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- info@collinscoaches.ie
- Website
- collinscoaches.ie
Bus from Slane to Abbey Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Slane to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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