Bus Kells to Athlone from €19 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Kells and Athlone takes 2h 53m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kells to Athlone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 53m
Duration: 122 km
Distance: €19
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus 190

3h 33m

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Kells to Athlone bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Kells and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kells is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Athlone at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 14, 2026

1:55 PM → 4:32 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 6:30 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
5:45 PM → 8:29 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:45 PM → 10:20 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 15, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:37 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 16, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:37 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 17, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:37 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:37 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:37 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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