The average bus between Sligo and Kinsale takes 7h 30m and the fastest bus takes 6h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Kinsale. 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 5 times a day between Sligo and Kinsale. 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 Kinsale at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sligo to Kinsale? 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 Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn station and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay station via ATU Galway station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Sligo to Kinsale bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Kinsale bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
The distance between Sligo and Kinsale is 285.1 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Kinsale via ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Clontarf Street in around 7h 10m.