What is the cheapest way to get from Killarney to Kells?

The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Kells is to train and bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Killarney to Kells?

The fastest way to get from Killarney to Kells is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Killarney and Kells?

No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Kells. However, there are services departing from Killarney Bus Stn and arriving at Kells via Cork Andersn's Quay and Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Killarney and Kells?

No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Kells. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Killarney to Kells?

The distance between Killarney and Kells is 218 km. The road distance is 183 km.

How do I travel from Killarney to Kells without a car?

The best way to get from Killarney to Kells without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €29 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Killarney to Kells?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Killarney to Kells, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Killarney to Kells bus from?

Killarney to Kells bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Killarney Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Killarney to Kells train from?

Killarney to Kells train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.

Train or bus from Killarney to Kells?

The best way to get from Killarney to Kells is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Killarney to Kells bus arrive?

Killarney to Kells bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.

Where does the Killarney to Kells train arrive?

Killarney to Kells train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Killarney to Kells?

Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Kells is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Killarney to Kells.

Where can I stay near Kells?

There are 161+ hotels available in Kells.

Killarney to Kells - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Killarney to Kells by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Mallow to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Suirbus 55
5h 50m
€30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Killarney to Kildaretrain Ic
2. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
6h 4m
€32–49
Drive 183 km
1. Drive from Killarney to Kellscar 183 km
2h 21m
€31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
6h 5m
€34–47

Killarney to Kells by train, foot, and bus

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5h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.7 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Kells, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a train from Killarney to Kells via Kildare, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Stn, Market Yard, and Kilkenny in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kells via Cork Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, Ormonde Road, and Kilkenny in around 6h 5m.

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