The cheapest and fastest buses from Sligo to Dublin
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sligo to Dublin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sligo to Dublin will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 5 buses that leave Sligo for Dublin on Tue, Nov 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 11 the direct buses cover the 179 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 26 m .
On Tue, Nov 11 the slowest buses will take 4 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Sligo to Dublin
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sligo to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 179 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€10 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sligo to Dublin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sligo to Dublin buses for today, Monday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:30 AM Sligo Bus Station | 4h10 | 10:40 AM Dublin | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Sligo Bus Station | 4h12 | 4:27 PM Dublin | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Sligo Bus Station | 4h37 | 8:07 PM Dublin | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Sligo Bus Station | 3h28 | 10:28 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, November 11 | |||||
![]() | 1:00 AM Sligo Bus Station | 4h33 | 5:33 AM Dublin | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sligo to Dublin
Buses from Sligo to Dublin run on average 49 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 179 km distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 179 km |
Average bus duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 3h 18m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Infobus, Bus Éireann from Sligo to DublinYou can travel by bus between Sligo to Dublin with European Sleeper, Infobus, Bus Éireann for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sligo to Dublin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sligo to Dublin 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 Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Sligo, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Sligo, Bus Station and Sligo Institute of Technology. When arriving in Dublin, you can end your route in coach stations like Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), Dublin, Busáras, Dublin, Clifton Court Hotel, Dublin, East Wall Road (Point Square) and Dublin, Heuston Station, Stop 4320.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sligo, Bus Station, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), located 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sligo to Dublin
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 16, 41, 700
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