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 32m 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 32m
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 31m

€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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 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 Tuesday, October 27, 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 28, 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 29, 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 30, 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:29 PM
6h 29m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:24 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 5:15 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 9:47 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 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

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 Monday, October 26, 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 Tuesday, October 27, 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 28, 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 29, 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 30, 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:29 PM

8:00 AM → 2:24 PM

10:00 AM → 5:15 PM

2:00 PM → 9:47 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 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

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 from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay

Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay

Bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Square

Bus trips from Sligo

Bus trips to Fota Island

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