The average bus between Sligo and Maynooth takes 4h 9m and the fastest bus takes 3h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Maynooth. 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 Maynooth. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Sligo is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Maynooth at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Maynooth station via Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Sligo to Maynooth bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Maynooth bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.
The distance between Sligo and Maynooth is 157.8 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Liffey Valley SC every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 3h 6m.