The average bus between Skibbereen and Sligo takes 10h 48m and the fastest bus takes 8h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skibbereen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Sligo at 2:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Cork Patrick's Quay and take an average of 10h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Skibbereen station and arriving at Sligo station via Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
Skibbereen to Sligo bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Skibbereen station.
Skibbereen to Sligo bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Sligo Bus Stn station.
The distance between Skibbereen and Sligo is 307.1 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a bus from Skibbereen to Sligo Bus Stn via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Galway Ceannt in around 9h 16m.