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Trip Overview

The average bus between Donegal and Kells takes 3h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 10m. There is a bus service every few hours from Donegal 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 27m
Duration
166 km
Distance
€37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Donegal to Kells bus times

Buses run hourly between Donegal and Kells. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Donegal is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Kells at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 43m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 12m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 41m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan3h 10m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 12m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 41m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan3h 10m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 12m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 41m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan3h 10m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 12m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 41m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan3h 10m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 12m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 41m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan3h 10m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 12m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 41m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann3h 11m • 1 change
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan3h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Donegal 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.

Map of how to get from Donegal to Kells.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Donegal to Virginia hourly. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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