There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny Stn to Eden Quaybus 717
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus 109 / ...
3h 44m€26–36Drive 140.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kilkenny to Kellscar 140.2 km
2h 27m€25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus 109 / ...
3h 48m€29–40Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus 109 / ...
3h 49m€28–39
Kilkenny to Kells by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Kells is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Kells is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Kells. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Kells via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Kells is 190 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Kells without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Kilkenny to Kells, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Kells bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Kells bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Kells is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Kilkenny to Kells.
There are 135+ hotels available in Kells.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Kells, IE-MH, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Kells via Eden Quay and Dublin Busáras in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Kilkenny Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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