The average bus between Portrush and Sligo takes 8h 43m and the fastest bus takes 4h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portrush 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 4 times a day between Portrush and Sligo. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Sligo at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Portrush 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 Portrush to Sligo. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Sligo station via Foyle Street Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Portrush to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Sligo bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Sligo Bus Station.
The distance between Portrush and Sligo is 156.3 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Sligo Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre and Ulsterbus Depot in around 6h 8m.