The average bus between Kilkenny and Kells takes 8h 52m and the fastest bus takes 6h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny and Kells. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Kells at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Andersn's Quay and take an average of 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Kells. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny station and arriving at Kells station via Cork Andersn's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
Kilkenny to Kells bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Ormonde Road station.
Kilkenny to Kells bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Kells station.
The distance between Kilkenny and Kells is 206.3 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a bus from Ormonde Road to Kells via Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 19m.