How much is the bus ticket from Donegal to Sligo?

The cheapest bus tickets from Donegal to Sligo start from $27. The average price for this route is around $27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Donegal to Sligo?

The average bus trip duration from Donegal to Sligo is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 31 miles (49 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 5m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Donegal to Sligo route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Donegal to Sligo?

The earliest bus departs from Donegal to Sligo at 6:25am. And the latest bus departs at 7:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Donegal to Sligo?

A bus trip from Donegal to Sligo generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Donegal to Sligo on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	11:50am	Sligo Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:40pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	1:50pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	3:50pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	6:05pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:55pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	9:05pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Sligo on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 5m	7:30am	Sligo Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:25am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 5m	7:30am	Sligo Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	9:50am	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	11:50am	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	1:50pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Sligo on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 5m	7:30am	Sligo Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:25am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 5m	7:30am	Sligo Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	9:50am	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	11:50am	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	1:50pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Sligo on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 5m	7:30am	Sligo Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:25am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 5m	7:30am	Sligo Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	9:50am	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	11:50am	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	1:50pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Sligo on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 5m	7:30am	Sligo Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:25am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 5m	7:30am	Sligo Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	9:50am	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	11:50am	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	1:50pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Donegal to Sligo on December 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 5m	7:30am	Sligo Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:25am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 5m	7:30am	Sligo Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	9:50am	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	11:50am	Sligo Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Abbey Hotel Bus Stop	1h 10m	1:50pm	Sligo Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 11:55 PM GMT.

Get from Donegal to Sligo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

31 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Donegal and Sligo?

Stops in Donegal

A
Abbey Hotel Bus Stop
The Diamond, Donegal
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Stops in Sligo

A
Sligo Bus Depot
Adelaide St, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo, Ireland
B
Sligo Bus Station
1 Knappagh Rd, Sligo, Ireland

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5458 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 458 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $27

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Donegal to Sligo by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Donegal to Sligo?
The cheapest bus tickets from Donegal to Sligo start from $27. The average price for this route is around $27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Donegal to Sligo?
The average bus trip duration from Donegal to Sligo is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 31 miles (49 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 5m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Donegal to Sligo route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Donegal to Sligo?
The earliest bus departs from Donegal to Sligo at 6:25am. And the latest bus departs at 7:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Donegal to Sligo?
A bus trip from Donegal to Sligo generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/13

$24

12/14

$25

Today

$25

12/16

$12

12/17

$12

12/18

$12

12/19

$12

12/20

$12

The cheapest trip from Donegal to Sligo was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Donegal to Sligo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $25 for a bus ticket from Donegal to Sligo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-12-16.