The average bus between Sligo and Castlewellan takes 9h 40m and the fastest bus takes 6h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Castlewellan. 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 3 times a day between Sligo and Castlewellan. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 4:03 PM which arrives into Castlewellan at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Enniskillen Bus Station and take an average of 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sligo to Castlewellan? 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 Castlewellan. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Castlewellan station via Enniskillen Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
Sligo to Castlewellan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo Hospital station.
Sligo to Castlewellan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Newcastle Bus Station.
The distance between Sligo and Castlewellan is 164.1 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo Hospital to Castlewellan Upper Square via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Newcastle Bus Station in around 7h 50m.