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Ballybofey to Kells buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballybofey and Kells takes 4h 59m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballybofey 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.

4h 59m
Duration
194 km
Distance
€51
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Donegal to Virginiabus bus 30
4h 34m
€42–60

Ballybofey to Kells bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Ballybofey and Kells. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballybofey is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Kells at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Donegal and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann8h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann4h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballybofey 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.

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  • Distance: 193.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Donegal to Virginia hourly. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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