The average bus between Dublin and Kells takes 8h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin 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 4 times a day between Dublin and Kells. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Kells at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Killarney Mission and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Kells. However, there are services departing from Burgh Quay station and arriving at Kells station via Killarney Mission station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Dublin to Kells bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to Kells bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kerry, arrive at Kells station.
The distance between Dublin and Kells is 298.2 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a bus from Burgh Quay to Kells via Killarney Mission and Killarney Bus Stn in around 6h 48m.