The average bus between Sligo and Ballina takes 8h 32m and the fastest bus takes 5h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Ballina. 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 and Ballina. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Ballina at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Ballina? 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 Ballina. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Ballina station via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Sligo to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Henry Street station.
The distance between Sligo and Ballina is 162.4 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballina via ATU Galway, Henry Street, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 6h 29m.