The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cork to Sligo
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cork to Sligo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cork to Sligo will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
To travel from Cork to Sligo you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Cork to Sligo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cork to Sligo coaches for today, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:00 Cork | 5h55 | 16:55 Sligo Bus Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:25 Cork | 7h25 | 18:50 Sligo Bus Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:15 Cork | 6h20 | 20:35 Sligo Bus Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:15 Cork | 15h15 | 11:30 Sligo Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Sunday 9 November | |||||
![]() | 08:00 Cork | 6h40 | 14:40 Sligo Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cork to Sligo
Buses from Cork to Sligo run on average 15 times per day, taking around 7h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 15:25. The fastest coach covers the 264 km distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 264 km |
Average bus duration 7h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 15 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 15:25 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Citylink, Bus Éireann from Cork to SligoYou can travel by bus between Cork to Sligo with European Sleeper, Citylink, Bus Éireann for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cork to Sligo coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cork to Sligo by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sligo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cork, Bus Station, which is located around 0.3 miles (528 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sligo, Bus Station, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
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