The average bus between Sligo and Ratoath takes 4h 52m and the fastest bus takes 4h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo to Ratoath. 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 Ratoath. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Sligo is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Ratoath at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Liffey Valley SC and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Ratoath? 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 Ratoath. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Ratoath station via Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Sligo to Ratoath bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Station.
Sligo to Ratoath bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.
The distance between Sligo and Ratoath is 156.5 km. The road distance is 230 km.
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Sligo Bus Station to Liffey Valley SC every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 3h 11m.