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Athlone to Kells buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Athlone and Kells takes 2h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 23m. 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 52m
Duration
122 km
Distance
€37
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Navanbus bus 190
2h 45m
€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 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann2h 30m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann2h 23m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan2h 28m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 7m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 1m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan2h 28m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 7m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 1m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan2h 28m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 7m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 1m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan2h 28m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 7m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 1m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann2h 30m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann2h 49m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 8m • 1 change

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    Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h • 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.

Map of how to get from Athlone to Kells.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 121.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Golden Island to Navan every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 14m.

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