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Sligo to Loughrea buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sligo and Loughrea takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Loughrea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 15m
Duration
176 km
Distance
€32
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Sligo to Loughrea bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Sligo and Loughrea. 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 Loughrea at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Healy Bus3h 49m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Healy Bus3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Healy Bus3h 49m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Kearns Transport3h 40m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Kearns Transport3h 40m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Kearns Transport3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Healy Bus3h 49m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Healy Bus3h 49m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Citylink4h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Loughrea? 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 Loughrea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Loughrea, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Loughrea via Galway ATU Galway City in around 3h 25m.

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