There are 5 ways to get from Doolin to Kells by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Doolin to ATU Galwaybus 350
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cavan Cathdrlbus
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Kellsbus
6h 42mDrive 213 km
cheapest- Drive from Doolin to Kellscar 213 km
2h 58m€38–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus 350
- Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from St Patrick's Road to Kellsbus
7h 55m€55–79Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis B na Trócairebus 350
- Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Airport Zone 10bus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kellsbus
7h 6m€52–71Bus, train via Athlone
- Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus 350
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Navanbus 190
7h 20m€55–76
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Doolin to Kells is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Doolin to Kells is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Doolin to Kells. However, there are services departing from Doolin and arriving at Kells via ATU Galway and Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Doolin and Kells is 278 km. The road distance is 213 km.
The best way to get from Doolin to Kells without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Doolin to Kells, including transfers.
Doolin to Kells bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Doolin station.
Doolin to Kells bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doolin to Kells is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Doolin to Kells.
There are 134+ hotels available in Kells.
What companies run services between Doolin, Ireland and Kells, IE-MH, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Doolin to Kells via ATU Galway, Cavan Cathdrl, and Cavan Bus Stn in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Doolin to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Doolin to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
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 Doolin to Ennis B na Trócaire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–21
Bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–23
Bus from Athlone Stn to Navan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- 069 22311
- [email protected]
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
Bus from Doolin to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
- Leap
- €6–8
- Cash
- €9–11
- Phone
- 049 433 0917
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from ATU Galway to Cavan Cathdrl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Streamline
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 61 511070
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
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