The average bus between Athlone and Sligo (Region) takes 5h 27m and the fastest bus takes 2h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Sligo (Region). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Athlone and Sligo (Region). The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Sligo (Region) at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Longford Stn and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Sligo (Region)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Sligo (Region). However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Sligo (Region) station via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Athlone to Sligo (Region) bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Sligo (Region) bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ballysadare station.
The distance between Athlone and Sligo (Region) is 103.7 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Dromard via Longford Stn and Ballysadare in around 4h 15m.