The average bus between Kinsale and Kells takes 6h 5m and the fastest bus takes 5h 39m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kinsale 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 hourly between Kinsale and Kells. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Kinsale is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Kells at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Patrick's Quay and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Kinsale 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 Kinsale to Kells. However, there are services departing from Kinsale station and arriving at Kells station via Bachelors Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Kinsale to Kells bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Kinsale to Kells bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Kells station.
The distance between Kinsale and Kells is 250.7 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a bus from Kinsale to Kells via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Alfred St, Bachelors Walk, and Dublin Busáras in around 6h 17m.