What's the distance between Sligo and Ballyshannon by coach?

The distance between Sligo and Ballyshannon by coach is approximately 20 miles (32 km).

What is the best way to go from Sligo to Ballyshannon without a car?

You can travel to Ballyshannon from Sligo by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus from Sligo to Ballyshannon from £10 | Compare & Save up to 38%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sligo to Ballyshannon on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:35	Sligo Bus Station	47m	08:22	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:35	Sligo Bus Station	47m	09:22	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	11:45	Sligo Bus Station	47m	12:32	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	13:30	Sligo Bus Station	47m	14:17	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	15:00	Sligo Bus Station	47m	15:47	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags

Next departures from Sligo to Ballyshannon on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:35	Sligo Bus Station	47m	08:22	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:45	Sligo Bus Station	47m	12:32	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	13:30	Sligo Bus Station	47m	14:17	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	15:00	Sligo Bus Station	47m	15:47	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	17:10	Sligo Bus Station	47m	17:57	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags

Next departures from Sligo to Ballyshannon on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:35	Sligo Bus Station	47m	08:22	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	Cheapest
Bus	07:35	Sligo Bus Station	47m	08:22	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	Fastest
Bus	08:35	Sligo Bus Station	47m	09:22	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	11:45	Sligo Bus Station	47m	12:32	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	13:30	Sligo Bus Station	47m	14:17	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags

Next departures from Sligo to Ballyshannon on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:35	Sligo Bus Station	47m	08:22	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:35	Sligo Bus Station	47m	09:22	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	11:45	Sligo Bus Station	47m	12:32	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	13:30	Sligo Bus Station	47m	14:17	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	15:00	Sligo Bus Station	47m	15:47	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags

Next departures from Sligo to Ballyshannon on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:35	Sligo Bus Station	47m	08:22	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	Cheapest
Bus	07:35	Sligo Bus Station	47m	08:22	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	Fastest
Bus	08:35	Sligo Bus Station	47m	09:22	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	11:45	Sligo Bus Station	47m	12:32	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	13:30	Sligo Bus Station	47m	14:17	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags

Next departures from Sligo to Ballyshannon on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:35	Sligo Bus Station	47m	08:22	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	Cheapest
Bus	07:35	Sligo Bus Station	47m	08:22	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	Fastest
Bus	08:35	Sligo Bus Station	47m	09:22	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	11:45	Sligo Bus Station	47m	12:32	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	13:30	Sligo Bus Station	47m	14:17	Ballyshannon Bus Depot	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 13:10 GMT.

Get from Sligo to Ballyshannon

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 47 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

47mAverage duration

20 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sligo and Ballyshannon?

Stops in Sligo

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

Stops in Ballyshannon

A
Ballyshannon Bus Depot
Bridge House, Main St, Townparks, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland
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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 Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at £17

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Sligo to Ballyshannon

What's the distance between Sligo and Ballyshannon by coach?
The distance between Sligo and Ballyshannon by coach is approximately 20 miles (32 km).
What is the best way to go from Sligo to Ballyshannon without a car?
You can travel to Ballyshannon from Sligo by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/11

£15

21/11

£15

Today

£15

23/11

£15

24/11

£10

25/11

£15

26/11

£10

27/11

£10

The cheapest trip from Sligo to Ballyshannon was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

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

You can expect to pay from £10 to £15 for a bus ticket from Sligo to Ballyshannon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-11-24.