Intercity transport · Bus Éireann
Sligo – Derry · 08:55
Departure Sligo – Derry at 08:55, arriving 11:46. Duration 2 h 51 min, 144 km, Mon–Fri. Stop-by-stop timetable, route on the map and other departures on the route.
- 08:55Departure
- 11:46Arrival
- 2 h 51 minTravel time
- 20Stops
Days of operation
Does it run on
Runs
Other departures on this route
13:30
↓ 16:05
SligoDerry
Bus Éireann · Mon–Sat
via Drumcliff · Grange · Cliffony · Bundoran West +8
2 h 35 min144 km15 stops
15:00
↓ 17:35
SligoDerry
Bus Éireann · Mon–Sat
via Drumcliff · Grange · Cliffony · Bundoran West +10
2 h 35 min144 km17 stops
17:10
↓ 19:45
SligoDerry
Bus Éireann · Daily
via Drumcliff · Grange · Cliffony · Bundoran West +10
2 h 35 min144 km17 stops
19:05
↓ 21:40
SligoDerry
Bus Éireann · Daily
via Drumcliff · Grange · Cliffony · Bundoran West +10
2 h 35 min144 km17 stops
Operator
BUBus ÉireannLine: Sligo - Donegal - Letterkenny - Derry
Source
Line 480, timetable valid from 2026-09-26 to 2027-02-28. Source: Transport for Ireland / National Transport Authority (transportforireland.ie, open data under CC BY 4.0). Check the departure at the station before travelling — operators can change timetables.
Route
The line follows the roads the bus takes between the stops in the timetable.
Timetable by stop
Departure time from each stop for this trip.
- 08:55Sligo Bus Stn0 km
- 09:03Rathcormack5.7 km
- 09:05Drumcliff7.3 km
- 09:13Grange15.6 km
- 09:18Cliffony21.7 km
- 09:25Tullaghan N1531.2 km
- 09:29Bundoran West34 km
- 09:33Bundoran East35.2 km
- 09:36Finner38 km
- 09:41Ballyshannon41.3 km
- 09:51Ballintra51.9 km
- 10:07Donegal63.8 km
- 10:38Ballybofey91.4 km
- 10:48Drumkeen100.1 km
- 11:07Letterkenny Bus112 km
- 11:13ATU Letterkenny112.6 km
- 11:21Manorcunningham120.1 km
- 11:30Newtowncunningham129.7 km
- 11:37Killea136.9 km
- 11:46Derry Bus Station144.1 km
Departure Sligo – Derry at 08:55
The bus leaves Sligo at 08:55 and reaches Derry at 11:46. The trip takes 2 h 51 min over 144 km, calling at 20 stops. Days of operation: Mon–Fri.
The operator is Bus Éireann. Via Rathcormack, Drumcliff, Grange, Cliffony, Tullaghan N15 — the departure time from each stop is in the timetable below.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the bus Sligo – Derry leave?
It leaves at 08:55 and arrives at 11:46 (2 h 51 min).
Which days does this departure run?
Days of operation: Mon–Fri. On this page you can pick a day and see whether it runs.
Where does the bus stop on the way?
It calls at 20 stops, among them: Rathcormack, Drumcliff, Grange, Cliffony, Tullaghan N15. The full timetable is in the table on this page.
How far is Sligo – Derry?
144 km according to the timetable, taking 2 h 51 min.
The data is for information only: it comes from Transport for Ireland / National Transport Authority (transportforireland.ie, open data under CC BY 4.0) and is updated daily. Always check the departure, arrival and platform at the bus station or with the operator — timetables can change without notice. Buses does not sell tickets and is not responsible for delays, changes or cancelled departures.