The average bus between Sligo and Kells takes 11h 22m and the fastest bus takes 8h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo 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 3 times a day between Sligo and Kells. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Kells at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 11h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sligo 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 Sligo to Kells. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Kells station via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
Sligo to Kells bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Kells bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Kells station.
The distance between Sligo and Kells is 273 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Kells via ATU Galway, Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 9h 43m.