The average bus between New Ross and Sligo takes 9h 25m and the fastest bus takes 6h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from New Ross 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 New Ross and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Ross is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Sligo at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at The Clock Tower and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from New Ross 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 New Ross to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn station and arriving at Sligo Bus Stn station via Parkgate St station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
New Ross to Sligo bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
New Ross to Sligo bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Sligo Bus Stn station.
The distance between New Ross and Sligo is 231.7 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a bus from New Ross to Sligo Bus Stn via The Clock Tower, Waterford Bus Stn, Parkgate St, Heuston Station, and Liffey Valley SC in around 8h 12m.