The average bus between Sligo and Ballincollig takes 7h 14m and the fastest bus takes 5h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Ballincollig. 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 every 4 hours between Sligo and Ballincollig. 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 Ballincollig at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sligo to Ballincollig? 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 Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn station and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay station via ATU Galway station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Sligo to Ballincollig bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Ballincollig bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
The distance between Sligo and Ballincollig is 265.5 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Father Sexton Pk via ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Grand Parade in around 6h 27m.