The average bus between Sligo and Bantry takes 11h 32m and the fastest bus takes 8h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Bantry. 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 Bantry. 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 Bantry at 3:15 PM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 11h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Bantry? 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 Bantry. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Bantry station via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
Sligo to Bantry bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Station.
Sligo to Bantry bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Bantry station.
The distance between Sligo and Bantry is 295.4 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Bantry via ATU Galway, Cork Anderson's Quay, and Cork Bus Station in around 8h 40m.