There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Kells by bus, car, or train
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Athy to Dublin Heustonbus 517
- Take the bus from Blanchardstown N3 to Kellsbus 109 / ...
3h 1mTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus 109 / ...
3h 6m€16–24Drive 102.8 km
- Drive from Athy to Kellscar 102.8 km
1h 37m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Maynooth University North Campusbus Um06
- Take the bus from Maynooth University North Campus to Kellsbus Um05
3h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Kells is to train and bus which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Kells is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Kells. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Kells via Heuston Station, Liffey Valley SC and Blanchardstown N3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Athy and Kells is 142 km. The road distance is 102.8 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Kells without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 3h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Athy to Kells, including transfers.
Athy to Kells bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
Athy to Kells bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Kells is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Athy to Kells.
There are 125+ hotels available in Kells.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Kells, IE-MH, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athy to Kells via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Station, Liffey Valley SC, Blanchardstown SC, and Blanchardstown N3 in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Bus from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Blanchardstown N3 to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy to Maynooth University North Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Maynooth University North Campus to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Streamline
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