How much is the bus ticket from Sligo to Dublin?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sligo to Dublin start from $32. The average price for this route is around $91. 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 Dublin?

The average bus trip duration from Sligo to Dublin is 9h 59m, covering a distance of 114 miles (184 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 1m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Sligo to Dublin route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 42 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sligo to Dublin?

The earliest bus departs from Sligo to Dublin at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.

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

A bus trip from Sligo to Dublin generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Sligo to Dublin from $29 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sligo to Dublin on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 20m	3:40pm	Dublin N4	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 12m	9:27pm	Dublin N4	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 20m	6:50pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 40m	4:00pm	Dublin Airport T2	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 40m	7:10pm	Dublin Airport T2	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Dublin on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 4m	4:04am	Dublin N4	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 1m	9:01am	Dublin N4	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 8m	11:08am	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 11m	3:31pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 8m	6:38pm	Dublin N4	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Dublin on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 4m	4:04am	Dublin N4	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 1m	9:01am	Dublin N4	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 8m	11:08am	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 11m	3:31pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 8m	6:38pm	Dublin N4	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Dublin on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 4m	4:04am	Dublin N4	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 6m	9:06am	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 14m	11:14am	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 20m	3:40pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 20m	6:50pm	Dublin N4	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Dublin on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 4m	4:04am	Dublin N4	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 6m	9:06am	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	3h 14m	11:14am	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 20m	3:40pm	Dublin N4	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	3h 20m	6:50pm	Dublin N4	No tags

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Get from Sligo to Dublin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

9h 59mAverage Duration

114 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sligo and Dublin?

Stops in Sligo

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

Stops in Dublin

A
Dublin Airport
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B
City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)
Outside the Gresham Hotel on O'Connell Street, North City, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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C
Custom House Quay
Dublin (Custom House), Custom House Quay, at Custom House
Visit page
D
Por
Irish Ferries Terminal, Toll Gasoline Center, Terminal Rd S, Dublin Port, Dublin, Ireland
Visit page
E
Dublin
Prince's Street North, North City, Dublin, Ireland
F
Ferryport Terminal 2
Dublin Port Ferryport (Terminal 2), Ireland

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Expressway

4/5444 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Users have highlighted the efficiency and punctuality of the service, as well as comfortable reclining seats. However, some concerns were raised about a lack of air conditioning making trips uncomfortable, unfriendly drivers, no toilets on board during long journeys without stops, and disturbances from passengers playing music loudly.

Expressway Sligo Dublin recent customer reviews

The drivers was not so friendly and no toilet in the bus and not a short stop during the long trip

Johannes V.

August 26, 2024

Quick and efficient service , seats were comfortable and did recline Only criticism was the bus was way too hot and no AC was put on which made this particular trip uncomfortable

Jamie H.

August 7, 2024

Was a hassle free journey which was fab Passengers without headphones playing music and reels annoying. A 3 hour gap in buses late afternoon isn't great for the airport

Rebecca F.

July 23, 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sligo to Dublin 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 Dublin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sligo to Dublin start from $32. The average price for this route is around $91. 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 Dublin?
The average bus trip duration from Sligo to Dublin is 9h 59m, covering a distance of 114 miles (184 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 1m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Sligo to Dublin route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 42 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sligo to Dublin?
The earliest bus departs from Sligo to Dublin at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sligo to Dublin?
A bus trip from Sligo to Dublin generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel 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

11/26

$29

11/27

$29

Today

$29

11/29

$29

11/30

$29

12/01

$29

12/02

$29

12/03

$29

The cheapest trip from Sligo to Dublin was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $86 for a bus ticket from Sligo to Dublin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-12-02.