The distance between Bantry and Sligo is around 384km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bantry to Sligo by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sligo → Bantry if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Cork Airport stop 230061 then fly from Cork (ORK) to Knock (NOC) then take the bus to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081.
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Take the bus to South Mall stop 241211 then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081.
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Take the bus to Grand Parade stop 241481 then take the train to Heuston and then to Sligo.
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There are several options for getting from Bantry to Sligo by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).
The distance between Bantry and Sligo is around 384km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Bantry and Sligo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bantry to Sligo is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).
The cheapest way to travel between Bantry and Sligo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bantry and Sligo. We recommend that you drive to Sligo. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bantry and Sligo. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bantry to Sligo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in South Mall stop 241211, Cork St. Patricks Quay and Eyre Square Galway Bus Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
Bus Eireann, Citylink, Dave Long Coach Travel Limited, West Cork Connect and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Bantry and Sligo. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bantry to Sligo. We recommend that you take the bus to Cork Airport stop 230061 then fly from Cork (ORK) to Knock (NOC) then take the bus to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Sligo is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Sligo. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bantry and Sligo. The distance is around 384km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bantry to Sligo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €47 ($47).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 50m | €130($130) | 6 times a week | 1,121km (696 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | €260($260) | once daily | 1,098km (683 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 7h 35m | €47($47) | every 4 hours | 434km (270 miles) |
Bus via Cork, St. Patricks Quay | 8h 15m | €22($22) | once a week | 455km (282 miles) |
Bus via South Mall, stop 241211 | 9hrs | €45($45) | every 4 hours | 461km (286 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8hrs | €63($63) | every 4 hours | 576km (358 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | €76($76) | on demand | 384km (239 miles) |
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Dave Long Coach Travel Limited
West Cork Connect
Bus Feda Teoranta
The following major airports near Sligo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.