There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Kells by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus 109 / ...
3h 9m€24–34Drive 102.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Athy to Kellscar 102.8 km
1h 37m€18–26Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Athy to Naasbus 130
- Take the bus from Naas to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kellsbus
3h 50m€23–32Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to MU North Campusbus Um06
- Take the bus from MU North Campus to Kellsbus Um05
3h 55m
Athy to Kells by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Kells is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Kells is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Kells. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Kells via Naas and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Athy and Kells is 139 km. The road distance is 102.8 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Kells without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 9m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Athy to Kells, including transfers.
Athy to Kells bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Kells bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Naas 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 132+ 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 Naas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 13 in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–20
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Athy to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Athy to MU North Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Naas to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from MU North Campus to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
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