Limerick to Sligo bus with Expressway (Bus Éireann)

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Limerick to Sligo

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 07

Cheapest price on Sep 07

€40

Average ticket price on Sep 07

€42

Fastest journey on Sep 07

4 h 10 m

Average journey duration on Sep 07

4 h 58 m

Buses on Sep 07

5

Distance

179 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Limerick to Sligo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Limerick to Sligo will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Limerick to Sligo without transferring at least once.

  • Citylink
    9:45 AM4h55
    Limerick
    2:40 PMSligo Bus Station
    401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Citylink
    12:45 PM4h10
    Limerick
    4:55 PMSligo Bus Station
    401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Citylink
    4:00 PM4h35
    Limerick
    8:35 PMSligo Bus Station
    401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Expressway (Bus Éireann)
    7:25 AM5h45
    Limerick
    1:10 PMSligo Bus Station
    441One-way
    1 transfer
  • Expressway (Bus Éireann)
    1:25 PM5h25
    Limerick
    6:50 PMSligo Bus Station
    441One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus for Limerick to Sligo

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Limerick to Sligo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a bus costs an average of €41.

Distance: 179 km

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Driving

€41

Average price

Cheapest

€39

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 40m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Limerick to Sligo is a bus with an average price of €41.
The fastest way to travel from Limerick to Sligo is by bus with an average journey time of 5h 8m.
Yes, you can take a bus between Limerick and Sligo.

Live departures

Limerick to Sligo bus times

The table below shows live departures for Limerick to Sligo buses for today, Sunday, September 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Citylink4:00 PM Limerick
4h35
8:35 PM Sligo Bus Station1 transfer
Citylink6:45 PM Limerick
4h05
10:50 PM Sligo Bus Station1 transfer
Citylink9:45 PM Limerick
10h40
8:25 AM Sligo Bus Station1 transfer
Monday, September 7
Expressway (Bus Éireann)7:25 AM Limerick
5h45
1:10 PM Sligo Bus Station1 transfer
Citylink9:45 AM Limerick
4h55
2:40 PM Sligo Bus Station1 transfer
Citylink12:45 PM Limerick
4h10
4:55 PM Sligo Bus Station1 transfer
Expressway (Bus Éireann)1:25 PM Limerick
5h25
6:50 PM Sligo Bus Station1 transfer

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Limerick to Sligo

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Buses from Limerick to Sligo run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €40 if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 17:25. The fastest bus covers the 179 km distance in 4h 5m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
179 km
Average bus duration
5h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
€40
Buses per day
14
Fastest bus
4h 5m
First bus
6:00 AM
Last bus
5:25 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Expressway (Bus Éireann), Citylink from Limerick to SligoYou can travel by bus between Limerick to Sligo with Expressway (Bus Éireann), Citylink for as low as €40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Expressway (Bus Éireann)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Expressway (Bus Éireann) Duration
5h 25m
Cheapest Expressway (Bus Éireann) Price
€44
Expressway (Bus Éireann) frequency
1 a day

Citylink

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Citylink Duration
4h 5m
Cheapest Citylink Price
€40
Citylink frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Bus from Limerick to Sligo

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Limerick to Sligo by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sligo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Limerick to Sligo can start from as little as €40 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Limerick to Sligo is €41; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Limerick to Sligo is 4h 5m to travel the 179 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Limerick to Sligo leaves at 6:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Limerick to Sligo leaves at 5:25 PM.
There are 14 coaches a day from Limerick to Sligo which require at least one change with Expressway (Bus Éireann), Citylink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Limerick to Sligo, you can count on Expressway (Bus Éireann), Citylink for the best way to get you to Sligo. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Limerick and Sligo and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Limerick, Bus Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sligo, Bus Station, located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Sligo from Limerick is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Limerick to Sligo is September.
Yes, you can take a bus between Limerick and Sligo.
No, the coach from Limerick to Sligo has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Limerick to Sligo.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Limerick to Sligo.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Limerick to Sligo.
No, luggage for the coach from Limerick to Sligo needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Limerick to Sligo.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Limerick to Sligo.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Limerick to Sligo.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Limerick to Sligo.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Limerick to Sligo

Most Limerick to Sligo buses use the Limerick, Bus Station to Sligo, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Limerick and Sligo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Limerick
Arrival bus stations in Sligo

Which Limerick station do buses to Sligo leave from?

Buses from Limerick to Sligo leave from Limerick, Bus Station. The station is 1 km from Limerick city centre at Prior's-Land, Limerick, Ireland.
Limerick, Bus StationPrior's-Land, Limerick, IrelandWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Limerick, Bus Station from Limerick city centre

TrainIc, Re, 250 · 28m · €5 · every ~2 min
Bus347 · 44m · €12

Limerick, Bus Station bus station facilities and services

Limerick, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available at the station. ATMs are available at Limerick, Bus Station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Limerick, Bus Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Limerick, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Limerick, Bus Station: Station is wheelchair accessible.

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