The average bus between Kells and Newtownabbey takes 4h 23m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kells to Newtownabbey. 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 2 hours between Kells and Newtownabbey. The earliest departure is at 1:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kells is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Newtownabbey at 2:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 2 Zone 19 and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kells to Newtownabbey? 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 Newtownabbey. However, there are services departing from Kells station and arriving at Newtownabbey station via Terminal 2 Zone 19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Kells to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kells station.
Kells to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 11.
The distance between Kells and Newtownabbey is 121.3 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a bus from Kells to Merville Mews via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Donegall Place in around 5h.