Sligo (Region) to Athlone Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Sligo (Region) and Athlone takes 5h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo (Region) to Athlone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 35m
Duration: 139 km
Distance: €47
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Ballysadare to Longford Stnbus 23
Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...

4h 28m

€39–54

Sligo (Region) to Athlone bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Sligo (Region) and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo (Region) is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Athlone at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Ballysadare and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

12:10 PM → 4:28 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
3:22 PM → 7:32 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
5:05 PM → 10:03 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
11:24 PM → 8:52 AM
Arrives next day
9h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:54 AM → 4:30 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 10:04 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
11:54 PM → 8:41 AM
Arrives next day
8h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:28 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 4:47 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
3:21 PM → 7:37 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
5:09 PM → 10:03 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:28 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 4:47 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
3:21 PM → 7:37 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
5:09 PM → 10:03 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:28 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 4:47 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
3:21 PM → 7:37 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
5:09 PM → 10:03 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:28 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 4:47 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
3:21 PM → 7:37 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
5:09 PM → 10:03 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:28 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 4:47 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
3:21 PM → 7:37 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
5:09 PM → 10:03 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sligo (Region) to Athlone? 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.

Sligo (Region) to Athlone buses

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Sligo (Region) to Athlone bus times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

12:10 PM → 4:28 PM

3:22 PM → 7:32 PM

5:05 PM → 10:03 PM

11:24 PM → 8:52 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:54 AM → 4:30 PM

1:54 PM → 7:15 PM

4:55 PM → 10:04 PM

11:54 PM → 8:41 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:28 AM → 11:57 AM

12:10 PM → 4:47 PM

3:21 PM → 7:37 PM

5:09 PM → 10:03 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:28 AM → 11:57 AM

12:10 PM → 4:47 PM

3:21 PM → 7:37 PM

5:09 PM → 10:03 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:28 AM → 11:57 AM

12:10 PM → 4:47 PM

3:21 PM → 7:37 PM

5:09 PM → 10:03 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:28 AM → 11:57 AM

12:10 PM → 4:47 PM

3:21 PM → 7:37 PM

5:09 PM → 10:03 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:28 AM → 11:57 AM

12:10 PM → 4:47 PM

3:21 PM → 7:37 PM

5:09 PM → 10:03 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Sligo (Region), Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

Bus from Ballysadare to Longford Stn

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11:24 PM → 8:52 AM
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11:54 PM → 8:41 AM
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