The average bus between Newry and Kells takes 4h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newry to Kells. 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 5 times a day between Newry and Kells. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newry is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Kells at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Newry to Kells. However, there are services departing from Newry station and arriving at Kells station via Dundalk Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Newry to Kells bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Newry Bus Station.
Newry to Kells bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Eureka School station.
The distance between Newry and Kells is 61.3 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Eureka School via Dundalk Bus Station in around 2h 40m.