There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Kells by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus 109 / ...
3h 19m€26–36Drive 117.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlow to Kellscar 117.6 km
1h 40m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus 109 / ...
3h 35m€23–32
Carlow to Kells by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Kells is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Kells is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Kells. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Kells via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Carlow and Kells is 157 km. The road distance is 117.6 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Kells without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 19m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Carlow to Kells, including transfers.
Carlow to Kells bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Kells bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Kells is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Carlow to Kells.
There are 134+ hotels available in Kells.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Kells, IE-MH, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Kells via Eden Quay and Dublin Busáras in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
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