How much is the bus ticket from Sligo to Galway?

The cheapest coach tickets from Sligo to Galway start from £22. The average price for this route is around £22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Sligo to Galway?

The average bus journey time from Sligo to Galway is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 73 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 18m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Sligo to Galway route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Sligo to Galway at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:15.

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

A bus journey from Sligo to Galway produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Sligo to Galway from £10 | Compare & Save up to 55%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sligo to Galway on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 27m	16:27	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	20:33	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	16:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	18:33	GMIT	No tags
Bus	14:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	16:35	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	16:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 40m	18:40	Eireann Station	No tags

Next departures from Sligo to Galway on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	20:33	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	10:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33	GMIT	No tags
Bus	12:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 38m	14:38	GMIT	No tags
Bus	14:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 27m	16:27	GMIT	No tags

Next departures from Sligo to Galway on 12 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	08:30	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	20:33	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	08:30	GMIT	No tags
Bus	08:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33	GMIT	No tags

Next departures from Sligo to Galway on 13 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	08:30	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	20:33	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	08:30	GMIT	No tags
Bus	08:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33	GMIT	No tags

Next departures from Sligo to Galway on 14 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	08:30	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	20:33	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	08:30	GMIT	No tags
Bus	08:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33	GMIT	No tags

Next departures from Sligo to Galway on 15 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	08:30	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	20:33	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	08:30	GMIT	No tags
Bus	08:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33	GMIT	No tags

Next departures from Sligo to Galway on 17 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	08:30	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	20:33	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	08:30	GMIT	No tags
Bus	08:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33	GMIT	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 11:15 GMT.

Get from Sligo to Galway

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

2h 35mAverage duration

73 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sligo and Galway?

Stops in Sligo

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

Stops in Galway

A
Eireann Station
Station Rd, Galway, Ireland
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B
New Coach Station
Unit 29, Teach Fiontraíochta, Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Ireland
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Compare bus companies

Expressway

3.5/5484 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the beauty of traveling in September when everything is green and ideal for a trip. Additionally, they appreciated that the bus was punctual, clean, and arrived at their destination on time.

Expressway Sligo Galway recent customer reviews

Ride was fine but no USB chargers working for phones.

R C.

15 October 2024

Beautiful trip! September is green and an ideal season.

Deborah B.

11 September 2024

The bus was on time, clean and made it to our destination on time, too.

Nancy K.

9 May 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Sligo to Galway

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Sligo to Galway?
The cheapest coach tickets from Sligo to Galway start from £22. The average price for this route is around £22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Sligo to Galway?
The average bus journey time from Sligo to Galway is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 73 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 18m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Sligo to Galway route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sligo to Galway?
The earliest bus departs from Sligo to Galway at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sligo to Galway?
A bus journey from Sligo to Galway produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended 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

08/01

£21

09/01

£21

Today

£21

11/01

£21

12/01

£10

13/01

£10

14/01

£10

15/01

£10

The cheapest trip from Sligo to Galway was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 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 Galway as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £21 for a bus ticket from Sligo to Galway based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2026-01-13.