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There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Kells by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Blanchardstown
best
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Blanchardstown N3 to Kellsbus 109X / ...
3h
€30–39
Drive 117.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlow to Kellscar 117.6 km
1h 40m
€21–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus 109 / ...
3h 22m
€26–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus 109 / ...
3h 38m
€23–32

Carlow to Kells by train and bus

140Weekly Services

3hAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlow to Kells.

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Distance: 157.9 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Kells, IE-MH, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Kells via Eden Quay and Dublin Busáras in around 3h 38m.

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Kells, Ireland

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Things to do in Kells

Trim Castle(Opens in a new window)

Trim Castle (Irish: Caisleán Bhaile Atha Troim) is a Norman castle on the south bank of the River Boyne in Trim, County Meath, Ireland. With an area of 30,000 m², it is the largest Norman castle in Ireland. Over a period of 30 years, it was built by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter as the caput of the Lordship of Meath.

Kells Round Tower(Opens in a new window)

Kells Round Tower is a round tower in Kells, County Meath in Ireland. The tower, and the high crosses nearby, are National Monuments.

Loughcrew(Opens in a new window)

Loughcrew is near Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland. (Sometimes written Lough Crew). Loughcrew is a site of considerable historical importance in Ireland. It is the site of megalithic burial grounds dating back to approximately 3500 and 3300 BC, situated near the summit of Sliabh na Caillí and on surrounding hills and valleys. Passage tombs on the site are aligned with the Equinox sunrise.

Hill of Tara(Opens in a new window)

The Hill of Tara (, Teamhair or Teamhair na Rí), located near the River Boyne, is an archaeological complex that runs between Navan and Dunshaughlin in County Meath, Ireland. It contains a number of ancient monuments and, according to tradition, was the seat of the High King of Ireland.

Places to stay in Kells

Tom Blake House(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

Headfort Arms Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Balrath Wood - entire 3 bedroom house with drive and garden sleeps 5(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Hideaway at Foxhollow(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

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