The average bus between Sligo and Kilrush takes 8h 23m and the fastest bus takes 5h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Kilrush. 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 Kilrush. 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 Kilrush at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Kilrush? 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 Kilrush. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Kilrush station via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
Sligo to Kilrush bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Station.
Sligo to Kilrush bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Kilrush station.
The distance between Sligo and Kilrush is 193.3 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Kilrush via ATU Galway and Ennis Station in around 6h 6m.