There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar 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 via Athlone
best- Take the train from Castlebar to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Navanbus 190
5h 23m€42–58Drive 184.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Castlebar to Kellscar 184.6 km
2h 32m€33–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from St Patrick's Road to Kellsbus 109X
5h 35m€39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Airport Zone 11bus 721
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kellsbus 109A
5h 57m€38–52
Castlebar to Kells by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Kells is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Kells is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Kells. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Kells via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Castlebar and Kells is 239 km. The road distance is 184.6 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Kells without a car is to train and bus via Athlone which takes 5h 23m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Castlebar to Kells, including transfers.
Castlebar to Kells bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Kells bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Kells is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Castlebar to Kells.
There are 134+ hotels available in Kells.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Kells, IE-MH, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlebar to Kells via Airport Zone 11 and Airport Zone 13 in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Castlebar to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Navan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from St Patrick's Road to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–21
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