The average bus between Sligo and Carrickfergus takes 6h 46m and the fastest bus takes 5h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Carrickfergus. 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 Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Enniskillen Bus Station and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Carrickfergus station via Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Sligo to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Hospital station.
Sligo to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 14.
The distance between Sligo and Carrickfergus is 179 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo Hospital to Carrickfergus via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 14, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 22m.