Athlone to Kells Buses

Athlone to Kells buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Athlone and Kells takes 2h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Kells. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 58m
Duration: 122 km
Distance: €37
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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best

Take the bus from Golden Island to Navanbus 190

2h 43m

€31–42

Athlone to Kells bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Athlone and Kells. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Kells at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:35 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
2h 33m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:09 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:09 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:09 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:09 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 12:29 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:32 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 12:28 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 2:32 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 12:17 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 2:37 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Kells? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Trip Overview

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Athlone to Kells bus times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:35 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:09 AM → 7:37 AM

7:13 AM → 10:31 AM

9:16 AM → 12:29 PM

11:25 AM → 2:37 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:09 AM → 7:37 AM

7:13 AM → 10:31 AM

9:16 AM → 12:29 PM

11:25 AM → 2:37 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:09 AM → 7:37 AM

7:13 AM → 10:31 AM

9:16 AM → 12:29 PM

11:25 AM → 2:37 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:09 AM → 7:37 AM

7:13 AM → 10:31 AM

9:16 AM → 12:29 PM

11:25 AM → 2:37 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:32 AM → 8:10 AM

7:19 AM → 10:15 AM

9:08 AM → 12:28 PM

11:17 AM → 2:32 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:15 AM

7:31 AM → 10:14 AM

9:19 AM → 12:17 PM

11:25 AM → 2:37 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Kells, IE-MH, Ireland?

Bus from Golden Island to Navan

Athlone to Kells buses

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Trip Overview

Bus

Athlone to Kells bus times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:35 PM → 1:08 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:09 AM → 7:37 AM

7:13 AM → 10:31 AM

9:16 AM → 12:29 PM

11:25 AM → 2:37 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:09 AM → 7:37 AM

7:13 AM → 10:31 AM

9:16 AM → 12:29 PM

11:25 AM → 2:37 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:09 AM → 7:37 AM

7:13 AM → 10:31 AM

9:16 AM → 12:29 PM

11:25 AM → 2:37 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:09 AM → 7:37 AM

7:13 AM → 10:31 AM

9:16 AM → 12:29 PM

11:25 AM → 2:37 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:32 AM → 8:10 AM

7:19 AM → 10:15 AM

9:08 AM → 12:28 PM

11:17 AM → 2:32 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:15 AM

7:31 AM → 10:14 AM

9:19 AM → 12:17 PM

11:25 AM → 2:37 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Kells, IE-MH, Ireland?

Bus from Golden Island to Navan

Bus trips from Athlone

Bus trips to Kells

Alternative transport options

10:35 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day