The average bus between Howth and Sligo takes 5h 3m and the fastest bus takes 4h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Howth 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Howth and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howth is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Sligo at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Talbot Street East and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Howth 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Howth station and arriving at Sligo station via Sligo Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Howth to Sligo bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Howth to Sligo bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Sligo Bus Station.
The distance between Howth and Sligo is 185.9 km. The road distance is 245 km.
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Sligo Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 3h 49m.