How much is the bus ticket from Sligo to Donegal?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sligo to Donegal start from $38. The average price for this route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Sligo to Donegal?

The average bus travel time from Sligo to Donegal is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 49 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 7m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Sligo to Donegal route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sligo to Donegal?

The earliest bus departs from Sligo to Donegal at 7:35am. And the latest bus departs at 7:05pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sligo to Donegal?

A bus trip from Sligo to Donegal generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Sligo to Donegal starting at $17 | Compare & Save up to 53%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sligo to Donegal on January 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	2:37pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	4:07pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Donegal on January 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	2:37pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	4:07pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Donegal on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	2:37pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	4:07pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Donegal on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	2:37pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	4:07pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Donegal on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	2:37pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	4:07pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Donegal on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	7:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	8:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	2:37pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:47 AM GMT.

Get from Sligo to Donegal

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 7 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1h 7mAverage Duration

49 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sligo and Donegal?

Stops in Sligo

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

Stops in Donegal

A
Abbey Hotel Bus Stop
The Diamond, Donegal
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Expressway

4/5481 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Based on 481 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 $38

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sligo to Donegal by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Sligo to Donegal?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sligo to Donegal start from $38. The average price for this route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Sligo to Donegal?
The average bus travel time from Sligo to Donegal is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 49 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 7m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Sligo to Donegal route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sligo to Donegal?
The earliest bus departs from Sligo to Donegal at 7:35am. And the latest bus departs at 7:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sligo to Donegal?
A bus trip from Sligo to Donegal generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-03

$34

01-04

$34

Today

$34

01-06

$34

01-07

$36

01-08

$36

01-09

$36

01-10

$17

The cheapest trip from Sligo to Donegal was searched and found on Jan 10, 2026 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $36 for a bus ticket from Sligo to Donegal based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2026-01-10.