How much is the bus ticket from Sligo to Galway?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sligo to Galway start from $40. The average price for this route is around $40. 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 Galway?

The average bus travel time from Sligo to Galway is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 117 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 18m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Sligo to Galway route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Sligo to Galway at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.

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

A bus trip from Sligo to Galway generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Sligo to Galway starting at $17 | Compare & Save up to 55%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sligo to Galway on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	6:33pm	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 40m	6:40pm	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 25m	8:40pm	Eireann Station	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Galway on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 38m	2:38pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 27m	4:27pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Galway on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Galway on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Galway on January 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Galway on January 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Galway on January 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33pm	GMIT	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 11:15 AM GMT.

Get from Sligo to Galway

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

2h 35mAverage Duration

117 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sligo and Galway?

Stops in Sligo

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

Stops in Galway

A
Eireann Station
Station Rd, Galway, Ireland
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B
New Coach Station
Unit 29, Teach Fiontraíochta, Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Ireland
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Compare bus companies

Expressway

3.5/5484 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the beauty of traveling in September when everything is green and ideal for a trip. Additionally, they appreciated that the bus was punctual, clean, and arrived at their destination on time.

Expressway Sligo Galway recent customer reviews

Ride was fine but no USB chargers working for phones.

R C.

October 15, 2024

Beautiful trip! September is green and an ideal season.

Deborah B.

September 11, 2024

The bus was on time, clean and made it to our destination on time, too.

Nancy K.

May 9, 2024

IE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sligo to Galway 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 Galway?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sligo to Galway start from $40. The average price for this route is around $40. 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 Galway?
The average bus travel time from Sligo to Galway is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 117 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 18m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Sligo to Galway route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sligo to Galway?
The earliest bus departs from Sligo to Galway at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sligo to Galway?
A bus trip from Sligo to Galway generates an estimated 3 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

01-08

$38

01-09

$38

Today

$38

01-11

$38

01-12

$18

01-13

$17

01-14

$17

01-15

$17

The cheapest trip from Sligo to Galway was searched and found on Jan 13, 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 Galway, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $38 for a bus ticket from Sligo to Galway based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2026-01-13.