Ballymena to Kells Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballymena and Kells takes 5h 21m 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 21m
Duration: 278 km
Distance: €49
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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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

5h 57m

€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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

10:30 AM → 4:17 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 5:18 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
12:30 PM → 6:17 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 7:16 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:14 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 5:16 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
4:15 PM → 10:10 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:15 AM
4h 45m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:15 AM
4h 45m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:15 AM
4h 45m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:15 AM
4h 45m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 29m • 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.

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Kells via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 5h 57m.

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