There are 5 ways to get from Ennis to Kells Priory by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ennis to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Carrick-on-Suirbus 55
5h 11m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
7h 7m€29–45Drive 147 km
- Drive from Ennis to Kells Priorycar 147 km
2h 9m€26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Carrick-on-Suirbus 55
5h 31m€32–48Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to UL Student Ctrbus 300
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Carrick-on-Suirbus Ul18
5h 41m
Ennis to Kells Priory by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ennis to Kells Priory is to train and bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ennis to Kells Priory is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ennis station to Kells Priory. However, there are services departing from Ennis Station and arriving at Kells via Limerick Colbert and Carrick-on-Suir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Ennis to Kells Priory. However, there are services departing from Ennis and arriving at Kilkenny via Athenry and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Ennis and Kells Priory is 167 km. The road distance is 147 km.
The best way to get from Ennis to Kells Priory without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Ennis to Kells Priory, including transfers.
Ennis to Kells Priory bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ennis Station.
Ennis to Kells Priory train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
The best way to get from Ennis to Kells Priory is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €29 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Ennis, Ireland and Kells Priory, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ennis to Kells Priory via Athenry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Stn, Market Yard, Kilkenny, and Kells in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ennis Station to Kells Priory via Limerick Colbert, Carrick-on-Suir, and Kells in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ennis to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Ennis to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Carrick-on-Suir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Carrick-on-Suir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Ennis Frs Walk to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 51 643 250
- [email protected]
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
Bus from UL East Gate to Carrick-on-Suir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Ennis to Kells Priory bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Ennis to Kells Priory train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ennis to Kells Priory is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Ennis to Kells Priory.
There are 165+ hotels available in Kells Priory.







