How far is Sligo from Ballina?

It's about 48 km (30 miles) from Sligo to Ballina.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sligo to Ballina?

Buses departing from Sligo Bus Depot in Sligo will take you to Ballina Bus Station in Ballina.

Bus from Sligo to Ballina starting at $34 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Sligo to Ballina on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	7h 5m	9:05pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	7h 35m	11:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Ash	8h 31m	2:46am	Ballina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	5h 20m	11:35pm	Ballina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Sligo Ash	8h 1m	2:46am	Ballina Bus Station	No tags

Get from Sligo to Ballina

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 53 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

6h 53mAverage Duration

48 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sligo and Ballina?

Stops in Sligo

A
Sligo Bus Depot
Adelaide St, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo, Ireland
B
Sligo Bus Station
1 Knappagh Rd, Sligo, Ireland

Stops in Ballina

A
Ballina Bus Station
Kevin Barry St, Carrowcushlaun West, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland
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Expressway

4/5441 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 441 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $71

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sligo to Ballina by bus

How far is Sligo from Ballina?
It's about 48 km (30 miles) from Sligo to Ballina.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sligo to Ballina?
Buses departing from Sligo Bus Depot in Sligo will take you to Ballina Bus Station in Ballina.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$35

11-20

$35

Today

$42

11-22

$35

11-23

$47

11-24

$35

11-25

$35

11-26

$35

The cheapest trip from Sligo to Ballina was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sligo to Ballina, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $100 for a bus ticket from Sligo to Ballina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-26.