The average bus between Kells and Ballinasloe takes 3h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kells to Ballinasloe. 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 3 hours between Kells and Ballinasloe. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kells is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Ballinasloe at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Navan and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Kells to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Kells station and arriving at Ballinasloe station via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Kells to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Navan station.
Kells to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
The distance between Kells and Ballinasloe is 99.3 km. The road distance is 145 km.
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Navan to Athlone Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 15m.