The average bus between Dublin and Sligo (Region) takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 3h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin 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 5 times a day between Dublin and Sligo (Region). The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Sligo (Region) at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Liffey Valley SC and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dublin 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 Dublin to Sligo (Region). However, there are services departing from Liffey Valley SC station and arriving at Ballysadare station via Ballysadare station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Dublin to Sligo (Region) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Liffey Valley SC station.
Dublin to Sligo (Region) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ballysadare station.
The distance between Dublin and Sligo (Region) is 188.7 km. The road distance is 213 km.
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Liffey Valley SC to Ballysadare every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 2h 57m.