Rome2Rio

Athy to Kells buses

Find Transport to Kells

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average bus between Athy and Kells takes 3h 51m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athy 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.

3h 51m
Duration
153 km
Distance
€29
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

best
  1. Take the bus from Athy to Naasbus bus 130
  2. Take the bus from Naas to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
  3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kellsbus bus
3h 50m
€24–33

Athy to Kells bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Athy and Kells. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athy is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Kells at 7:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Naas and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann3h 26m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann3h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann3h 19m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachBus Éireann4h 10m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann3h 33m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann4h 20m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann3h 19m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachBus Éireann4h 10m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann3h 33m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann4h 20m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann3h 19m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachBus Éireann4h 10m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann3h 33m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann4h 20m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann3h 19m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachBus Éireann4h 10m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann3h 33m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann4h 20m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann3h 19m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachBus Éireann4h 10m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann3h 33m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann4h 20m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann3h 28m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann3h 58m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Go-Ahead IrelandDublin CoachBus Éireann3h 56m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athy 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 Athy to Kells.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 152.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Athy to Kells via Naas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 13 in around 3h 50m.

Operators