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.
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.


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No, there is no direct bus from Ballybofey to Kells. However, there are services departing from Donegal station and arriving at Virginia station via Virginia station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Ballybofey to Kells bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Ballybofey to Kells bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Virginia station.
The distance between Ballybofey and Kells is 132.9 km. The road distance is 154 km.
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Donegal to Virginia hourly. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 30m.