The average bus between Sligo (Region) and Galway takes 4h 55m and the fastest bus takes 2h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo (Region) to Galway. 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 Sligo (Region) and Galway. 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 Galway at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Sligo (Region) to Galway. However, there are services departing from Sligo (Region) station and arriving at Galway station via Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Sligo (Region) to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballysadare station.
Sligo (Region) to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
The distance between Sligo (Region) and Galway is 111.6 km. The road distance is 150 km.
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Ballysadare to Galway Ceannt 5 times a day. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 32m.