The average bus between Kells and Donegal takes 3h 19m and the fastest bus takes 2h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kells to Donegal. 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 Donegal. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Kells is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Donegal at 2:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Kells to Donegal? 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 Donegal. However, there are services departing from Kells station and arriving at Donegal station via Cavan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Kells to Donegal bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kells station.
Kells to Donegal bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Donegal station.
The distance between Kells and Donegal is 130.6 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a bus from Kells to Donegal via Cavan Bus Station in around 3h 44m.