The average bus between Dublin and Kells Bay takes 9h 52m and the fastest bus takes 7h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin to Kells Bay. 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 4 times a day between Dublin and Kells Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Kells Bay at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Alfred Street and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dublin to Kells Bay? 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 Dublin to Kells Bay. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Kells Bay station via Cork Alfred Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Dublin to Kells Bay bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to Kells Bay bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Kells station.
The distance between Dublin and Kells Bay is 298 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a bus from Crampton Quay to Kells via Cork Alfred Street, Cork Bus Station, and Killarney Bus Station in around 7h 49m.