The average bus between Rathcoole and Sligo takes 4h 24m and the fastest bus takes 3h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rathcoole 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 every 4 hours between Rathcoole and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rathcoole is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Sligo at 2:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Heuston Station and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Rathcoole to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Rathcoole station and arriving at Sligo station via Sligo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Rathcoole to Sligo bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Liffey Valley SC station.
Rathcoole to Sligo bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Sligo Bus Stn station.
The distance between Rathcoole and Sligo is 171.4 km. The road distance is 228 km.
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Liffey Valley SC to Sligo Bus Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 3h 3m.