What is the distance between Sligo and Galway?

The distance separating Sligo and Galway is 73 miles (118 km).

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

If you're headed to Galway from Sligo, chances are that your bus will leave from Sligo Bus Depot and arrive at Eireann Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Galway?

Once in Galway, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Connemara National Park, Druid Lane Theatre, Aughnanure Castle, Connemara Smokehouse and Dun Aonghasa.

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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sligo to Galway on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 38m	2:38pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Galway on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 38m	2:38pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Galway on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 38m	2:38pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Galway on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 38m	2:38pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Galway on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 38m	2:38pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 27m	4:27pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Sligo to Galway on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Sligo Bus Station	2h 18m	8:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 35m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Sligo Bus Station	2h 33m	12:33pm	GMIT	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 3:38 PM 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 $28, 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
B
Sligo Bus Station
1 Knappagh Rd, Sligo, Ireland

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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Expressway

4/5443 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

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.

October 15, 2024

Beautiful trip! September is green and an ideal season.

Deborah B.

September 11, 2024

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

Nancy K.

May 9, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sligo to Galway by bus

What is the distance between Sligo and Galway?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sligo to Galway?
What are the best sights and things to do in Galway?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$26

11/24

$25

Today

$25

11/26

$25

11/27

$25

11/28

$25

11/29

$25

11/30

$25

The cheapest trip from Sligo to Galway was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $25

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 $25 to $26 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 $25 which is on 2025-11-26.