The average bus between Sligo and Newport takes 8h 31m and the fastest bus takes 4h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Newport. 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 4 times a day between Sligo and Newport. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Newport at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Newport? 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 Newport. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Newport station via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Sligo to Newport bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Newport bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Henry Street station.
The distance between Sligo and Newport is 173.4 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Newport via ATU Galway, Henry Street, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 6h 19m.