Bus from Sligo to Galway
2 direct routes · about 153 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 18:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Galway as of 10:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sligo, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Bus Éireann | ~153 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 6 | 06:00 | 18:15 | Sligo Bus Stn | ATU Galway | Tuam |
| 964 | Bus Feda | ~130 min | 2 | not Tuesdays | 11:00 | 18:30 | Sligo Markievicz | Eyre Square | Claremorris & Tuam |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sligo on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 64 bus or 964 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Sligo to Galway?
2 routes run directly from Sligo to Galway: the 64 (Bus Éireann), the 964 (Bus Feda). The most frequent is the 64, 7 times each weekday — board at Sligo Bus Stn and get off at ATU Galway, about 153 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sligo to Galway?
Around 153 minutes on the 64, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Tuam on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sligo to Galway?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 18:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sligo to Galway?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.