Ballymena to Kells Buses

Ballymena to Kells buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballymena and Kells takes 5h 32m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena 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.

5h 32m
Duration: 278 km
Distance: €49
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfastbus 218 / ...
Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kellsbus

€28–159

Ballymena to Kells bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Ballymena and Kells. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Kells at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulster University Belfast and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 PM → 12:58 AM
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6h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 8:29 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
4:15 PM → 10:19 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Kells? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Ballymena to Kells bus times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 PM → 12:58 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:16 PM

8:00 AM → 1:18 PM

9:00 AM → 2:18 PM

9:30 AM → 3:17 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:37 PM

11:30 AM → 5:35 PM

2:30 PM → 8:29 PM

4:15 PM → 10:19 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

7:30 AM → 12:33 PM

8:30 AM → 1:37 PM

9:00 AM → 2:42 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

7:30 AM → 12:33 PM

8:30 AM → 1:37 PM

9:00 AM → 2:42 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

7:30 AM → 12:33 PM

8:30 AM → 1:37 PM

9:00 AM → 2:42 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

7:30 AM → 12:33 PM

8:30 AM → 1:37 PM

9:00 AM → 2:42 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Kells, IE-MH, Ireland?

Bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfast

Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2

Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2

Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kells

Bus trips from Ballymena

Bus trips to Kells

Alternative transport options

6:30 PM → 12:58 AM
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