The average bus between Kells and Thurles takes 7h 10m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kells to Thurles. 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 3 times a day between Kells and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kells is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Thurles at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Busáras and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 35m • 2 changes


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9h 35m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Kells to Thurles? 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 Thurles. However, there are services departing from Kells station and arriving at Thurles station via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Kells to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kells station.
Kells to Thurles bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Kells and Thurles is 132.2 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a bus from Kells to Thurles via Dublin Busáras, George's Quay, and Portlaoise JFL Avenue in around 6h 39m.