The average bus between Belfast and Kells takes 4h 20m and the fastest bus takes 3h 21m. There is a bus service every few hours from Belfast 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 hourly between Belfast and Kells. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Kells at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Belfast 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 Belfast to Kells. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Kells station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Belfast to Kells bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Kells bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Kells station.
The distance between Belfast and Kells is 114.8 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Kells via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 3h 57m.