There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Kells by train, bus or car
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Recommended
Train, bus
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Take the train from Athy to Heuston
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Take the bus from Busáras, stop 135001 to Kells, stop 135231
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Leinster Street, stop 136421 to CHQ, stop 2499
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Take the bus from Busáras, stop 135001 to Kells, stop 135231
Train, bus via Dublin
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Take the train from Athy to Heuston
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Take the bus from Whitworth Rd Lower, stop 100881 to Kells, stop 135231
Bus via Dublin
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Take the bus from Athy to Dublin, Eden Quay
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Take the bus from Busáras, stop 135001 to Kells, stop 135231
Drive
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Drive from Athy to Kells
Athy to Kells by train, tram and bus
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Rules to follow in Ireland
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Recommended
Travel within Ireland
Observe COVID-19 safety rules
COVID-19 help in Ireland
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Kells is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 43m.
The quickest way to get from Athy to Kells is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 20m.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Kells. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Kells, stop 135231 via Busáras, stop 135001. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Athy and Kells is 82 km. The road distance is 130.4 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Kells without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 59m and costs €19 - €29.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Athy to Kells, including transfers.
Athy to Kells bus services, operated by Bernard Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Kells bus services, operated by Bus Eireann, arrive at Kells, stop 135231 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Kells is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Athy to Kells.
There are 19+ hotels available in Kells. Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 82 km
- Duration: 2h 59m
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Kells, IE-MH, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athy to Kells via Dublin, Eden Quay and Busáras, stop 135001 in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €9 - €12
- Flexible
- €11 - €13
Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1850 836 611
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Busáras, stop 135001 to Kells, stop 135231
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- Bus Eireann
Bus from Whitworth Rd Lower, stop 100881 to Kells, stop 135231
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- Bus Eireann
- Phone
- +353 56 8831189
- info@bkavcoaches.com
- Website
- bernardkavanaghcoaches.com
Bus from Athy to Dublin, Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Bernard Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 1850 80 40 71
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Leinster Street, stop 136421 to CHQ, stop 2499
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- Go-Ahead
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