How to get from Galway to Sligo by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Galway to Sligo in Ireland: take the 64 bus from Galway Bus Station station to Sligo Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is €1.55.

172min€1.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6464
Walk to Sligo
Leaves from Galway Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Bus Station
    ID 555041
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Derry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sligo Bus Station
    ID 555081
    165 min
  • 4
    Walk to Sligo
    Walk to
    Sligo
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Galway to Sligo in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Galway (Ceannt) station to Athlone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 466 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Longford Station station to Sligo Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min.

236min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 466466
Bus - 2323
Walk to Sligo
Leaves from Galway (Ceannt)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 466466
    Wait for bus
    466
    Cavan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Longford Station
    ID 135771
    49 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Sligo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sligo Bus Station
    ID 555081
    89 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sligo
    Walk to
    Sligo
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Galway to Sligo

The distance between Galway, Ireland and Sligo, Ireland is approximately 149.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Galway 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 Galway

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

Train stations close to Galway:

  • Galway (Ceannt)

Bus stations close to Galway:

  • Galway Bus Station
  • Eyre Square
  • Eyre Square East

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
  • John Street
  • Sligo Bus Station

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Galway to Sligo in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Galway (Ceannt) station to Athlone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 466 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Longford Station station to Sligo Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min.

236min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 466466
Bus - 2323
Walk to Sligo
Leaves from Galway (Ceannt)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 466466
    Wait for bus
    466
    Cavan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Longford Station
    ID 135771
    49 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Sligo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sligo Bus Station
    ID 555081
    89 min
  • 9
    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 Galway to Sligo?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 64.

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

    The alternative route takes 236 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 466, Bus line 23.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Galway to Sligo in Ireland in 2 hr 52 min.

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

    The 64 bus line goes from Galway Bus Station station near Galway to Derry station near Sligo in Ireland.

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

    The total travel time between Galway and Sligo in Ireland by bus is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 64 bus from the Galway Bus Station stop near Galway in Ireland.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Galway to Sligo in Ireland?

    The first bus from Galway to Sligo in Ireland is Ulsterbus Depot - Galway Bus Station. It leaves the Galway Bus Station stop at 9:45 AM.

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

    The ride from Galway to Sligo costs €1.55.

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