The average bus between Kells and Kilkeel takes 7h 21m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kells to Kilkeel. 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 Kells and Kilkeel. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kells is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Kilkeel at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Dundalk Bus Station and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kells to Kilkeel? 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 Kilkeel. However, there are services departing from Kells station and arriving at Kilkeel station via Dundalk Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Kells to Kilkeel bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Eureka School station.
Kells to Kilkeel bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Newry Street station.
The distance between Kells and Kilkeel is 68.1 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a bus from Eureka School to Newry Street via Dundalk Bus Station, Newry, and Newry Bus Station in around 4h 48m.