The average bus between Kells and Balbriggan takes 2h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kells to Balbriggan. 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 hourly between Kells and Balbriggan. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kells is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Balbriggan at 2:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Navan and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kells to Balbriggan? 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 Kells to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Kells station and arriving at Balbriggan station via Navan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Kells to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kells station.
Kells to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Balbriggan Community School station.
The distance between Kells and Balbriggan is 47.5 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a bus from Kells to Balbriggan Community School via Navan and Drogheda Bus Station in around 2h 14m.