The average bus between Sligo and Downpatrick takes 6h 22m and the fastest bus takes 5h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Downpatrick. 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 every 4 hours between Sligo and Downpatrick. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Downpatrick at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Enniskillen Bus Station and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Downpatrick? 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 Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Downpatrick station via Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Sligo to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sligo University Hospital station.
Sligo to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Church Street station.
The distance between Sligo and Downpatrick is 178.7 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo University Hospital to Church Street via Enniskillen Bus Station and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 5h 57m.