The average bus between Ballymena and Kells takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 43m. 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.
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 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulster University Belfast and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 47m • 3 changes



5h 53m • 3 changes



5h 59m • 3 changes



6h 4m • 3 changes



5h 47m • 3 changes



5h 53m • 3 changes



5h 59m • 3 changes



6h 4m • 3 changes



5h 47m • 3 changes



5h 53m • 3 changes



5h 59m • 3 changes



6h 35m • 3 changes



5h 47m • 3 changes



5h 53m • 3 changes



5h 59m • 3 changes



6h 35m • 3 changes



5h 48m • 3 changes



6h 18m • 3 changes



6h 17m • 3 changes



6h 47m • 3 changes
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.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Kells. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Kells station via Ulster University Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Ballymena to Kells bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Kells bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Kells station.
The distance between Ballymena and Kells is 132.2 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to Kells via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station, Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 14m.