The average bus between Athy and Kells takes 3h 48m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athy to Kells. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Athy and Kells. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athy is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Kells at 7:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Naas and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 19m • 2 changes


3h 33m • 2 changes


4h 20m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes


3h 19m • 2 changes


3h 33m • 2 changes


4h 20m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Kells. However, there are services departing from Athy station and arriving at Kells station via Naas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Athy to Kells bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Kells bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Kells station.
The distance between Athy and Kells is 82 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a bus from Athy to Kells via Naas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 13 in around 3h 48m.