The cheapest and fastest buses from Sligo to Mullingar
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sligo to Mullingar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sligo to Mullingar will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 5 buses that leave Sligo for Mullingar on Tue, Nov 11, 5 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 110 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Tue, Nov 11 the slowest buses will take 2 h 32 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 Mullingar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sligo to Mullingar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, and a bus costs an average of €17.
Distance: 110 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€17 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sligo to Mullingar bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sligo to Mullingar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 AM Sligo Bus Station | 2h32 | 10:32 AM Austin Friars Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Sligo Bus Station | 2h23 | 2:38 PM Austin Friars Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Sligo Bus Station | 2h28 | 5:58 PM Austin Friars Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:27 PM Sligo Bus Station | 2h21 | 8:48 PM Austin Friars Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, November 11 | |||||
![]() | 1:00 AM Sligo Bus Station | 2h10 | 3:10 AM Austin Friars Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sligo to Mullingar
Buses from Sligo to Mullingar run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €14 by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:37, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 110 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 110 km |
Average bus duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 8m |
First bus 00:37 |
Last bus 21:35 |
Bus providers: Bus Éireann from Sligo to MullingarYou can travel by bus between Sligo to Mullingar with Bus Éireann for as low as €14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sligo to Mullingar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sligo to Mullingar 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 Mullingar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Sligo, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Sligo, Bus Station and Sligo Institute of Technology. When arriving in Mullingar, you can end your trip in coach stations like Mullingar Hospital and Mullingar, N4 (Circle K Westbound).
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 Mullingar Hospital, located 0.3 miles (502 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sligo to Mullingar
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