There are 4 ways to get from Kells to Athlone by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus 190
3h 35m€31–43Drive 87.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kells to Athlonecar 87.8 km
1h 20m€16–23Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kells to Broadstonebus 109X
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 53m€28–41Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kells to Athlonetaxi 87.8 km
1h 20m€120–150
Kells to Athlone by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kells to Athlone is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kells to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Kells to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Kells and arriving at Athlone Stn via Navan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Kells and Athlone is 123 km. The road distance is 87.8 km.
The best way to get from Kells to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Kells to Athlone, including transfers.
Kells to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Navan station.
Kells to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kells to Athlone is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Kells to Athlone.
There are 71+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Kells, IE-MH, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Navan to Athlone Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Navan to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Kells to Broadstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Jiffy Cabs
- Phone
- +353 46 9017 034
- Website
- jiffycabs.ie
Kells Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 2804 242
Lynch Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 7478 826
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