The average bus between Newport and Sligo takes 8h 9m and the fastest bus takes 6h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newport 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 Newport and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Sligo at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at William Street and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newport 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 Newport to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Sligo station via Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Newport to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Henry Street station.
Newport to Sligo bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Sligo Bus Stn station.
The distance between Newport and Sligo is 173.4 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a bus from Newport to Sligo Bus Stn via William Street, Henry Street, and Galway Ceannt in around 6h 43m.