The average bus between Howth and Kells takes 2h 23m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Howth 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 every 30 minutes between Howth and Kells. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Howth is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Kells at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Talbot St East and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Kells. However, there are services departing from Howth station and arriving at Kells station via Talbot St East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Howth to Kells bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Main Street Howth station.
Howth to Kells bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Kells station.
The distance between Howth and Kells is 65.7 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Kells via Talbot St East and Dublin Busáras in around 2h 43m.