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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballymena and Sligo takes 10h 42m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Sligo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 42m
Duration
242 km
Distance
€32
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Ballymena to Sligo bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Ballymena and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Sligo at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 10h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)15h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 15m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)18h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)15h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 15m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)18h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)15h • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 15m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)18h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)15h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 15m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)18h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)15h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 15m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)18h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)15h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)6h • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)6h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Sligo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 242.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Sligo, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ballymena Court House to Sligo Bus Stn via Coleraine Buscentre and Derry Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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