The average bus between Ballina and Sligo takes 9h 10m and the fastest bus takes 6h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballina to Sligo. 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 Ballina and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballina is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Sligo at 2:40 PM. All services require a transfer at William Street and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballina to Sligo? 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 Ballina to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Ballina station and arriving at Sligo station via Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
Ballina to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Henry Street station.
Ballina to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Sligo Bus Stn station.
The distance between Ballina and Sligo is 162.4 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a bus from Ballina to Sligo Bus Stn via William Street, Henry Street, and Galway Ceannt in around 6h 57m.