There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Kells Priory by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from George's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 717
2h 39m€12–18Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
3h 10m€15–23Drive 130.9 km
- Drive from Dublin to Kells Priorycar 130.9 km
1h 24m€23–34Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
2h 49m€14–21
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Kells Priory is to bus which costs €12 - €18 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Kells Priory is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Kells Priory. However, there are services departing from George's Quay and arriving at Kells via Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Kells Priory. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Kilkenny via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Dublin and Kells Priory is 144 km. The road distance is 130.9 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Kells Priory without a car is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs €12 - €18.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Dublin to Kells Priory, including transfers.
Dublin to Kells Priory bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Dublin to Kells Priory train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Kells Priory is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs €12 - €18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €24 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Kells Priory, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Ormonde Road every 3 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Kells Priory bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Ormonde Road station.
Dublin to Kells Priory train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kilkenny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Kells Priory is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Dublin to Kells Priory.
There are 161+ hotels available in Kells Priory.