Carlow to Kells Buses

Carlow to Kells buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlow and Kells takes 3h 24m and the fastest bus takes 2h 46m. There is a bus service every few hours from Carlow 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.

3h 24m
Duration: 151 km
Distance: €27
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Bus via Dublin

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Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus 109 / ...

3h 38m

€23–32

Carlow to Kells bus times

Buses run hourly between Carlow and Kells. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Kells at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:20 PM → 11:26 PM
3h 6m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:30 AM → 7:26 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:29 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:30 AM → 7:26 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:29 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:30 AM → 7:26 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:29 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:30 AM → 7:23 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 8:31 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:30 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 9:25 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:30 AM → 7:37 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlow 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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Carlow to Kells bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:20 PM → 11:26 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:30 AM → 7:26 AM

5:15 AM → 8:48 AM

7:00 AM → 10:34 AM

8:00 AM → 11:29 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:30 AM → 7:26 AM

5:15 AM → 8:48 AM

7:00 AM → 10:34 AM

8:00 AM → 11:29 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:30 AM → 7:26 AM

5:15 AM → 8:48 AM

7:00 AM → 10:34 AM

8:00 AM → 11:29 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:30 AM → 7:23 AM

5:15 AM → 8:31 AM

7:00 AM → 10:17 AM

8:00 AM → 11:21 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:30 AM → 7:24 AM

5:15 AM → 9:25 AM

7:00 AM → 10:14 AM

8:00 AM → 11:13 AM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:30 AM → 7:37 AM

5:15 AM → 8:54 AM

7:00 AM → 10:31 AM

8:00 AM → 11:27 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Kells, IE-MH, Ireland?

Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay

Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16

Bus from Dublin Busáras to Kells

Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kells

Bus trips from Carlow

Bus trips to Kells

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