What is the distance between Sligo and Dublin?

The distance between Sligo and Dublin is around 178 km (111 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sligo to Dublin?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sligo Bus Depot, in Sligo, and end it at Dublin Airport, in Dublin.

Bus from Sligo to Dublin starting at $41 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sligo to Dublin on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 20m	6:50pm	Dublin N4	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 12m	9:27pm	Dublin N4	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 40m	7:10pm	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	4h 5m	7:35pm	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 39m	9:54pm	Dublin Busaras	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 20m	9:35pm	Dublin City (Heuston Station)	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 34m	9:49pm	Dublin, Eden Quay	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	12h 44m	4:14am	Dublin Clare	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Dublin on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 4m	4:04am	Dublin N4	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 6m	9:06am	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 14m	11:14am	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 20m	3:40pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 20m	6:50pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 12m	9:27pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 24m	4:24am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 28m	9:28am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Dublin on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 4m	4:04am	Dublin N4	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 6m	9:06am	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 14m	11:14am	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 20m	3:40pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 20m	6:50pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 12m	9:27pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 24m	4:24am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 28m	9:28am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Dublin on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 4m	4:04am	Dublin N4	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 1m	9:01am	Dublin N4	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 8m	11:08am	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 11m	3:31pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 8m	6:38pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 9m	9:24pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 24m	4:24am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 21m	9:21am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Dublin on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 4m	4:04am	Dublin N4	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 1m	9:01am	Dublin N4	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 8m	11:08am	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 11m	3:31pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 8m	6:38pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 9m	9:24pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 24m	4:24am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 21m	9:21am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Dublin on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 4m	4:04am	Dublin N4	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 6m	9:06am	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 14m	11:14am	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 20m	3:40pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 20m	6:50pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 12m	9:27pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 24m	4:24am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 28m	9:28am	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:34 AM GMT.

Get from Sligo to Dublin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 59 minutes, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day

9h 59mAverage Duration

179 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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Expressway

4/5437 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Users have highlighted the efficiency and punctuality of the service, as well as comfortable reclining seats. However, some concerns were raised about a lack of air conditioning making trips uncomfortable, unfriendly drivers, no toilets on board during long journeys without stops, and disturbances from passengers playing music loudly.

Expressway Sligo Dublin recent customer reviews

The drivers was not so friendly and no toilet in the bus and not a short stop during the long trip

Johannes V.

August 26, 2024

Quick and efficient service , seats were comfortable and did recline Only criticism was the bus was way too hot and no AC was put on which made this particular trip uncomfortable

Jamie H.

August 7, 2024

Was a hassle free journey which was fab Passengers without headphones playing music and reels annoying. A 3 hour gap in buses late afternoon isn't great for the airport

Rebecca F.

July 23, 2024

IE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Sligo and Dublin?

Stops in Sligo

A - Sligo Bus Depot

B - Sligo Bus Station

Stops in Dublin

A - Dublin Airport

B - City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)

C - Custom House Quay

D - Por

E - Dublin

F - Ferryport Terminal 2

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sligo to Dublin by bus

What is the distance between Sligo and Dublin?
The distance between Sligo and Dublin is around 178 km (111 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sligo to Dublin?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sligo Bus Depot, in Sligo, and end it at Dublin Airport, in Dublin.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-10

$41

11-11

$41

Today

$41

11-13

$41

11-14

$41

11-15

$41

11-16

$41

11-17

$41

The cheapest trip from Sligo to Dublin was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $41

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sligo to Dublin, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $41 to $120 for a bus ticket from Sligo to Dublin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-13.