The average bus between Sligo and Cobh takes 8h 35m and the fastest bus takes 6h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Cobh. 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 5 times a day between Sligo and Cobh. 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 Cobh at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Cobh? 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 Cobh. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Cobh station via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Sligo to Cobh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Station.
Sligo to Cobh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Anderson's Quay station.
The distance between Sligo and Cobh is 269.3 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Spy Hill via ATU Galway, Cork Anderson's Quay, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 6h 42m.