What is the distance between Ballina and Sligo?

Ballina and Sligo are 30 miles (48 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ballina to Sligo?

If you're headed to Sligo from Ballina, chances are that your bus will depart from Ballina Bus Station and arrive at Sligo Bus Depot. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Ballina to Sligo from $24 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Ballina to Sligo on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35am	Ballina Bus Station	7h 15m	6:50pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Ballina Bus Station	8h 5m	8:35pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Ballina Bus Station	6h 5m	8:35pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Ballina Bus Station	8h 10m	11:40pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Ballina Bus Station	8h 20m	11:50pm	Sligo Ash	No tags

Get from Ballina to Sligo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

7h 25mAverage Duration

30 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

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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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $49

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

Where are the popular stops in Ballina and Sligo?

Stops in Ballina

A - Ballina Bus Station

Stops in Sligo

A - Sligo Bus Depot

B - Sligo Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ballina to Sligo by bus

What is the distance between Ballina and Sligo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ballina to Sligo?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$32

11/19

$32

Today

$32

11/21

$32

11/22

$32

11/23

$24

11/24

$32

11/25

$32

The cheapest trip from Ballina to Sligo was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $70 for a bus ticket from Ballina to Sligo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-23.