What is the distance between Sligo and Donegal?

The distance between Sligo and Donegal is around 49 km (30 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sligo to Donegal?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sligo Bus Depot, in Sligo, and end it at Abbey Hotel Bus Stop, in Donegal.

Bus from Sligo to Donegal starting at $18 | Compare & Save up to 51%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sligo to Donegal on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	2:37pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	4:07pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Donegal on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:45am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	2:37pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	4:07pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	6:17pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Donegal on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	2:37pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	4:07pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Donegal on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	8:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:35am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	9:42am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	12:52pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	2:37pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	1h 7m	4:07pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 1:46 PM GMT.

Get from Sligo to Donegal

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 7 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1h 7mAverage Duration

49 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sligo and Donegal?

Stops in Sligo

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

Stops in Donegal

A
Abbey Hotel Bus Stop
The Diamond, Donegal
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Expressway

4/5443 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 443 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $38

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sligo to Donegal by bus

What is the distance between Sligo and Donegal?
The distance between Sligo and Donegal is around 49 km (30 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sligo to Donegal?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sligo Bus Depot, in Sligo, and end it at Abbey Hotel Bus Stop, in Donegal.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$35

11-21

$35

Today

$35

11-23

$35

11-24

$18

11-25

$35

11-26

$18

11-27

$35

The cheapest trip from Sligo to Donegal was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $35 for a bus ticket from Sligo to Donegal based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-26.