How to get from Athlone to Sligo by bus?

From Athlone to Sligo by bus

To get from Athlone to Sligo in Ireland, take the 466 bus from Athlone Station station to Longford Station station. Next, take the 23 bus from Longford Station station to Sligo Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is €3.10.

169min€3.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 466466
Bus - 2323
Walk to Sligo
Leaves from Athlone Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 466466
    Wait for bus
    466
    Cavan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Longford Station
    ID 135771
    49 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Sligo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sligo Bus Station
    ID 555081
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to Sligo
    Walk to
    Sligo
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Athlone to Sligo by bus via 440, 570 and 23

To get from Athlone to Sligo in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 440 bus from Athlone Station station to Roscommon Hospital station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 570 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Boyle station to Sligo Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 440440
Bus - 570570
Bus - 2323
Walk to Sligo
Leaves from Athlone Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 440440
    Wait for bus
    440
    Claremorris
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roscommon Hospital
    ID 555611
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 570570
    Wait for bus
    570
    Boyle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boyle
    ID 555791
    76 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Sligo
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sligo Bus Station
    ID 555081
    39 min
  • 8
    Walk to Sligo
    Walk to
    Sligo
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Sligo

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland is approximately 133.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Sligo by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Athlone

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Athlone Station.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone Station
  • Gleeson Street
  • Grovelands

Public transit stations close to Sligo, Ireland

Sligo is located at Sligo, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Markievicz Road.

Train stations close to Sligo:

  • Sligo (Macdiarmada)

Bus stations close to Sligo:

  • Markievicz Road
  • O'Connell Street
  • Knappagh Road

Related Routes

Alternative route from Athlone to Sligo by bus via 440, 570 and 23

To get from Athlone to Sligo in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 440 bus from Athlone Station station to Roscommon Hospital station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 570 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Boyle station to Sligo Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 440440
Bus - 570570
Bus - 2323
Walk to Sligo
Leaves from Athlone Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 440440
    Wait for bus
    440
    Claremorris
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roscommon Hospital
    ID 555611
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 570570
    Wait for bus
    570
    Boyle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boyle
    ID 555791
    76 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Sligo
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sligo Bus Station
    ID 555081
    39 min
  • 8
    Walk to Sligo
    Walk to
    Sligo
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Sligo?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 466, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Athlone to Sligo?

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line 440, Bus line 570, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Athlone and Sligo in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Athlone to Sligo in Ireland?

    The 466 bus line goes from Athlone Station station near Athlone to Cavan station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cavan station near Sligo in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Athlone to Sligo in Ireland by bus?

    The total travel time between Athlone and Sligo in Ireland by bus is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Athlone to get to Sligo in Ireland?

    Get on the 466 bus from the Athlone Station stop near Athlone in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Athlone and Sligo in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Cavan stop, which is closest to Sligo in Ireland.

  • How much is the bus fare from Athlone to Sligo?

    The ride from Athlone to Sligo costs €3.10.

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