The average bus between Ballymena and Sligo takes 10h 37m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena 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 3 times a day between Ballymena and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Sligo at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ballymena 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 Ballymena to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Sligo station via Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
Ballymena to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena Court House station.
Ballymena to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Sligo Bus Stn station.
The distance between Ballymena and Sligo is 156 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a bus from Ballymena Court House to Sligo Bus Stn via Coleraine Buscentre and Derry Bus Station in around 6h 35m.