How much is the bus ticket from Dublin to Sligo?

The cheapest bus tickets from Dublin to Sligo start from $32. The average price for this route is around $32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Dublin to Sligo?

The average bus trip duration from Dublin to Sligo is 3h 54m, covering a distance of 111 miles (179 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 54m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Dublin to Sligo route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 28 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dublin to Sligo?

The earliest bus departs from Dublin to Sligo at 12:37am. And the latest bus departs at 11:46pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dublin to Sligo?

A bus trip from Dublin to Sligo generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Dublin to Sligo from $29 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Dublin to Sligo on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	Dublin Busaras	3h 33m	11:38am	Sligo Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:46pm	Dublin N4	2h 56m	2:42am	Sligo Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Dublin Busaras	3h 59m	2:59pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Dublin Busaras	4h 3m	5:48pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Dublin Busaras	4h 1m	9:31pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Sligo on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	Dublin Busaras	3h 29m	11:34am	Sligo Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:46pm	Dublin N4	2h 54m	2:40am	Sligo Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Dublin Busaras	3h 49m	2:49pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Dublin Busaras	3h 50m	5:35pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Dublin Busaras	3h 49m	9:19pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Sligo on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	Dublin Busaras	3h 29m	11:34am	Sligo Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:46pm	Dublin N4	2h 54m	2:40am	Sligo Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Dublin Busaras	3h 49m	2:49pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Dublin Busaras	3h 50m	5:35pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Dublin Busaras	3h 49m	9:19pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Sligo on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	Dublin Busaras	3h 33m	11:38am	Sligo Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:46pm	Dublin N4	2h 56m	2:42am	Sligo Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Dublin Busaras	3h 59m	2:59pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Dublin Busaras	4h 3m	5:48pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Dublin Busaras	4h 1m	9:31pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 5:35 AM GMT.

Get from Dublin to Sligo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

3h 54mAverage Duration

111 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Dublin and Sligo?

Stops in Dublin

A
Dublin Airport
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B
City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)
Outside the Gresham Hotel on O'Connell Street, North City, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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C
Custom House Quay
Dublin (Custom House), Custom House Quay, at Custom House
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D
Por
Irish Ferries Terminal, Toll Gasoline Center, Terminal Rd S, Dublin Port, Dublin, Ireland
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E
Dublin
Prince's Street North, North City, Dublin, Ireland
F
Ferryport Terminal 2
Dublin Port Ferryport (Terminal 2), Ireland

Stops in Sligo

A
Sligo Bus Depot
Adelaide St, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo, Ireland
B
Sligo Bus Station
1 Knappagh Rd, Sligo, Ireland

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5444 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 444 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $32

Expressway Dublin Sligo recent customer reviews

On line scheduling was easy. Bus was (only) 15 minutes late, not too bad. However, I had stomach ache & dry heaves throughout the 3+ hour trip to Sligo. Very disappointed. Never again!

Enid O.

November 5, 2025

Good drivers, nice easy journey

Eamon M.

August 7, 2024

IE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dublin to Sligo by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Dublin to Sligo?
The cheapest bus tickets from Dublin to Sligo start from $32. The average price for this route is around $32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Dublin to Sligo?
The average bus trip duration from Dublin to Sligo is 3h 54m, covering a distance of 111 miles (179 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 54m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Dublin to Sligo route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 28 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dublin to Sligo?
The earliest bus departs from Dublin to Sligo at 12:37am. And the latest bus departs at 11:46pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dublin to Sligo?
A bus trip from Dublin to Sligo generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/26

$29

11/27

$29

Today

$29

11/29

$29

11/30

$29

12/01

$29

12/02

$29

12/03

$29

The cheapest trip from Dublin to Sligo was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $86 for a bus ticket from Dublin to Sligo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-12-02.