Sligo to Athlone Buses

Sligo to Athlone buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sligo and Athlone takes 3h 46m 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.

3h 46m
Duration: 134 km
Distance: €38
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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

3h 24m

€29–44

Sligo to Athlone bus times

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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:57 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:47 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
6:15 PM → 10:03 PM
3h 48m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:57 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:47 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:57 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:47 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:28 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:30 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:15 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:30 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:15 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:57 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:47 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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Sligo to Athlone bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:57 AM

12:20 PM → 4:47 PM

3:30 PM → 7:37 PM

6:15 PM → 10:03 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:41 AM

8:00 AM → 11:57 AM

12:20 PM → 4:47 PM

3:30 PM → 7:37 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:41 AM

8:00 AM → 11:57 AM

12:20 PM → 4:47 PM

3:30 PM → 7:37 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:52 AM

8:00 AM → 12:01 PM

9:55 AM → 1:57 PM

12:20 PM → 4:28 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:52 AM

8:00 AM → 11:49 AM

12:20 PM → 4:30 PM

3:30 PM → 7:15 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:52 AM

8:00 AM → 11:49 AM

12:20 PM → 4:30 PM

3:30 PM → 7:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:41 AM

8:00 AM → 11:57 AM

12:20 PM → 4:47 PM

3:30 PM → 7:37 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stn

Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Longford Stn

Bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn

Bus from Sligo Hospital to Drumshanbo

Bus from Drumshanbo BP to TUS North Gate

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Bus trips from Sligo

Bus trips to Athlone

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