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The average bus between Sligo and Athlone takes 3h 47m and the fastest bus takes 2h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo 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.
Buses run 5 times a day between Sligo and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Athlone at 10:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 41m • 1 change3h 57m • 1 change4h 27m • 1 change4h 7m • 1 change2h 41m • 1 change3h 57m • 1 change4h 27m • 1 change4h 7m • 1 change2h 41m • 1 change3h 57m • 1 change4h 27m • 1 change4h 7m • 1 change2h 52m • 1 change4h 1m • 1 change
4h 2m • 1 change4h 8m • 1 change2h 52m • 1 change3h 49m • 1 change4h 10m • 1 change3h 45m • 1 change2h 41m • 1 change3h 57m • 1 change4h 27m • 1 change4h 7m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Sligo 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn station and arriving at Athlone Stn station via Longford Stn station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Sligo to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
The distance between Sligo and Athlone is 100.4 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Athlone Stn via Longford Stn in around 3h 24m.
