Sligo to Fota Island Buses

Sligo to Fota Island buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sligo and Fota Island takes 7h 9m and the fastest bus takes 6h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Fota Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 9m
Duration: 349 km
Distance: €62
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251

6h 29m

€49–77

Sligo to Fota Island bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Sligo and Fota Island. 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 Fota Island at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:15 PM → 11:44 AM
Arrives next day
17h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 5:30 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 9:47 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
4:00 PM → 11:17 PM
7h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:30 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 8:31 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:30 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 8:31 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:30 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 8:31 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:30 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 8:31 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:30 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 5:16 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 8:31 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Fota Island? 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 Fota Island bus times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:15 PM → 11:44 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:51 PM

10:00 AM → 5:30 PM

2:00 PM → 9:47 PM

4:00 PM → 11:17 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:30 PM

8:00 AM → 2:05 PM

10:00 AM → 5:16 PM

2:00 PM → 8:31 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:30 PM

8:00 AM → 2:05 PM

10:00 AM → 5:16 PM

2:00 PM → 8:31 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:30 PM

8:00 AM → 2:05 PM

10:00 AM → 5:16 PM

2:00 PM → 8:31 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:30 PM

8:00 AM → 2:05 PM

10:00 AM → 5:16 PM

2:00 PM → 8:31 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:30 PM

8:00 AM → 2:05 PM

10:00 AM → 5:16 PM

2:00 PM → 8:31 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Fota Island, Ireland?

Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galway

Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay

Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay

Bus trips from Sligo

Bus trips to Fota Island

Alternative transport options

6:15 PM → 11:44 AM
Arrives next day