The average bus between Sligo and Glenariff takes 9h 50m and the fastest bus takes 6h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Glenariff. 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 twice daily between Sligo and Glenariff. 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 Glenariff at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Foyle Street Bus Station and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 44m • 3 changes



7h 39m • 3 changes
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16h 29m • 3 changes



6h 44m • 3 changes



7h 39m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



16h 29m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Glenariff? 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 Glenariff. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Glenariff station via Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Sligo to Glenariff bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Glenariff bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Marine Corner station.
The distance between Sligo and Glenariff is 178.2 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Waterfoot Ossians Avenue via Foyle Street Bus Station, Coleraine Buscentre, and Marine Corner in around 8h 3m.