The average bus between Sligo and Ballybunion takes 10h 45m and the fastest bus takes 7h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Ballybunion. 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 Sligo and Ballybunion. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Ballybunion at 3:31 PM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 10h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




7h 33m • 4 changes



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17h 52m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Sligo to Ballybunion? 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 Sligo to Ballybunion. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn station and arriving at Listowel station via ATU Galway station and Henry Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
Sligo to Ballybunion bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Ballybunion bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Listowel station.
The distance between Sligo and Ballybunion is 211.3 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballybunnion via ATU Galway, Henry Street, O'Connell Street, Crescent SC, and Listowel in around 8h 33m.