The cheapest and fastest buses from Sligo to Longford
Cheapest price
€0.00
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sligo to Longford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 5 buses that leave Sligo for Longford on Sat, Mar 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 28 the direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
On Sat, Mar 28 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.
02:32PM2h43Sligo Bus Station05:15PMLongford StationFind prices1 transfer
09:55AM2h50Sligo Bus Station12:45PMLongford Station€131One-way0 transfers
01:00AM1h30Sligo Bus Station02:30AMLongford Station€201One-way0 transfers
06:00AM1h27Sligo Bus Station07:27AMLongford Station€201One-way0 transfers
08:00AM1h29Sligo Bus Station09:29AMLongford Station€201One-way0 transfers
06:00AM1h27Sligo Bus Station07:27AMLongford Station€201One-way0 transfers
08:00AM1h29Sligo Bus Station09:29AMLongford Station€201One-way0 transfers
01:00AM1h30Sligo Bus Station02:30AMLongford Station€201One-way0 transfers
12:20PM1h32Sligo Bus Station01:52PMLongford Station€201One-way0 transfers
12:00PM2h15Sligo Bus Station02:15PMLongford Station€361One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Sligo to Longford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sligo to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 75 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€13 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sligo to Longford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sligo to Longford buses for tomorrow, Friday, March 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:00 AM Sligo Bus Station | 1h30 | 2:30 AM Longford Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Sligo Bus Station | 1h27 | 7:27 AM Longford Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Sligo Bus Station | 1h29 | 9:29 AM Longford Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 AM Sligo Bus Station | 2h50 | 12:45 PM Longford Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Sligo Bus Station | 2h15 | 2:15 PM Longford Station | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sligo to Longford
Buses from Sligo to Longford run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €10 by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 22:16. The fastest bus covers the 75 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 75 km |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 23m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 22:16 |
Bus providers: Bus Éireann from Sligo to LongfordYou can travel by bus between Sligo to Longford with 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 Longford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sligo to Longford 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 Longford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sligo to Longford
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