The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sligo to Cork
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 52 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sligo to Cork is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sligo to Cork 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 Sligo to Cork you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Sligo to Cork bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sligo to Cork coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:00 Sligo Bus Station | 5h30 | 13:30 Cork | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:00 Sligo Bus Station | 6h30 | 16:30 Cork | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:00 Sligo Bus Station | 7h25 | 19:25 Cork | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:00 Sligo Bus Station | 5h30 | 19:30 Cork | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:00 Sligo Bus Station | 6h20 | 22:20 Cork | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sligo to Cork
Buses from Sligo to Cork run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 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 7h 25m.
Distance 264 km |
Average bus duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 15:25 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Bus Éireann from Sligo to CorkYou can travel by bus between Sligo to Cork with European Sleeper, Bus Éireann for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Sligo to Cork coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sligo to Cork 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 Cork, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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