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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sligo and Galway City takes 2h 38m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Galway City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration
146 km
Distance
€24
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Sligo to Galway City bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Sligo and Galway City. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Galway City at 11:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 42m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 42m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 42m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 42m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 42m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Galway City? 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.

Map of how to get from Sligo to Galway City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 146.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Galway City, Ireland?

Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Galway Ceannt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Bus Feda Teoranta also services this route once a week.

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