Find coaches from Sligo to Cork

Today31 Jul
Tomorrow1 Aug
Sat2 Aug
from US$26
Sun3 Aug
Mon4 Aug
Tue5 Aug
Wed6 Aug
Thu7 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 2 August at
    Departure city: Sligo
    Departure location: Sligo Bus Station
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Cork
    Destination location: Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 2 August at
    Departure city: Sligo
    Departure location: Sligo Bus Station
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Cork
    Destination location: Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 2 August at
    Departure city: Sligo
    Departure location: Sligo Bus Station
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Cork
    Destination location: Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 2 August at
    Departure city: Sligo
    Departure location: Sligo Bus Station
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Cork
    Destination location: Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 2 August at
    Departure city: Sligo
    Departure location: Sligo Bus Station
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Cork
    Destination location: Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Sligo to Cork: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$60
Average bus trip duration8h 25m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure06:00
Distance164 miles
Latest bus departure15:30

Sligo to Cork Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Sligo - Cork

  1. How far is Cork from Sligo by coach?

    The journey from Sligo to Cork by coach covers an approximate distance of 164 miles (265 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Sligo to Cork without a car?

    You can reach Cork from Sligo by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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29/07
US$35
30/07
US$35
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US$35
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02/08
US$24
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sligo to Cork was searched and found on 2 Aug 2025 with a price of US$24

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

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$82 for a bus ticket from Sligo to Cork based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24, which is on 2025-08-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Sligo to Cork.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Sligo to Cork, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Sligo to Cork.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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