How to travel from Bantry to Sligo, Ireland

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.

7 routes found

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 SligoBantry if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

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.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to South Mall stop 241211 then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Grand Parade stop 241481 then take the train to Heuston and then to Sligo.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Sligo.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance384km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bantry and Sligo

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bantry and Sligo. We recommend that you drive to Sligo. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bantry to Sligo

Compare travel optionsbetween Bantry and Sligo

Transport options from Bantry to Sligo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 50m
€130($130)
6 times a week1,121km (696 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 25m
€260($260)
once daily1,098km (683 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
7h 35m
€47($47)
every 4 hours434km (270 miles)
Bus via Cork, St. Patricks Quay8h 15m
€22($22)
once a week455km (282 miles)
Bus via South Mall, stop 2412119hrs
€45($45)
every 4 hours461km (286 miles)
Bus and Train
8hrs
€63($63)
every 4 hours576km (358 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€76($76)
on demand384km (239 miles)

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Airports near Sligo

The following major airports near Sligo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Sligo
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Sligo
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Sligo