How far is Galway from Sligo?

Galway and Sligo are 73 miles (118 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Galway to Sligo leave from Eireann Station and arrive at Sligo Bus Depot. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Galway to Sligo from $12 | Compare & Save up to 53%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Galway to Sligo on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Eireann Station	2h 25m	8:25am	Sligo Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:45am	Eireann Station	2h 45m	11:30am	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Eireann Station	2h 40m	1:10pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Eireann Station	2h 40m	2:40pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Eireann Station	2h 45m	4:55pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Sligo on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Eireann Station	2h 25m	8:25am	Sligo Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:45am	Eireann Station	2h 45m	11:30am	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Eireann Station	2h 40m	1:10pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Eireann Station	2h 40m	2:40pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Eireann Station	2h 45m	4:55pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Sligo on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15pm	Eireann Station	2h 35m	10:50pm	Sligo Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:10pm	Eireann Station	2h 25m	8:35pm	Sligo Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:45am	Eireann Station	2h 45m	11:30am	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Eireann Station	2h 40m	2:40pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Eireann Station	2h 45m	4:55pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:07 PM GMT.

Get from Galway to Sligo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

72 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

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 $28

Expressway Galway Sligo recent customer reviews

Easy access to the stops

Beverley A.

September 23, 2024

Great- it was very easy

Jeanne D.

September 18, 2024

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

Where are the popular stops in Galway and Sligo?

Stops in Galway

A - Eireann Station

B - New Coach Station

Stops in Sligo

A - Sligo Bus Depot

B - Sligo Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Galway to Sligo by bus

How far is Galway from Sligo?
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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

$25

11/19

$25

Today

$25

11/21

$25

11/22

$26

11/23

$12

11/24

$26

11/25

$25

The cheapest trip from Galway to Sligo was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $26 for a bus ticket from Galway to Sligo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-23.