There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Kells Bay by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain Ic / ...
5h 56m€29–68Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Missionbus 300
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kellsbus 280
6h 43m€32–43Drive 333 km
- Drive from Dublin to Kells Baycar 333 km
3h 48m€57–82Fly, bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kellsbus
5h 57m€39–97Train, bus
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kellsbus 280
5h 57m€30–43Bus via Airport Zone 12
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus 722
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kellsbus 280
8h 29m
Dublin to Kells Bay by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Kells Bay is to train and bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Kells Bay is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Kells Bay. However, there are services departing from Burgh Quay and arriving at Kells via Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Kells Bay. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Killarney via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Dublin and Kells Bay is 346 km. The road distance is 333 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Kells Bay without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €29 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Dublin to Kells Bay, including transfers.
Dublin to Kells Bay bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to Kells Bay train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Kells Bay is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €29 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Kells Bay, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Killarney twice daily. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burgh Quay to Kells via Killarney Mission and Killarney Bus Stn in around 6h 43m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €25–35
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €27–40
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkkerry.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €4–5
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €4–5
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €4–5
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €4–5
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Kells Bay bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Killarney Mission station.
Dublin to Kells Bay train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killarney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Kells Bay is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Dublin to Kells Bay.
There are 468+ hotels available in Kells Bay.







