What is the cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Kells?

The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Kells is to train and bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coleraine to Kells?

The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Kells is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Coleraine and Kells?

No, there is no direct bus from Coleraine to Kells. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre and arriving at Kells via Monaghan Bus Station and Cavan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Coleraine to Kells?

The distance between Coleraine and Kells is 246 km. The road distance is 178.9 km.

How do I travel from Coleraine to Kells without a car?

The best way to get from Coleraine to Kells without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 21m and costs €29 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Coleraine to Kells?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Coleraine to Kells, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Kells bus from?

Coleraine to Kells bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where does the Coleraine to Kells bus arrive?

Coleraine to Kells bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Coleraine to Kells?

Yes, the driving distance between Coleraine to Kells is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Coleraine to Kells.

Where can I stay near Kells?

There are 128+ hotels available in Kells.

Coleraine to Kells - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
3. Take the bus from Saint Malachy's Villas to Eureka Schoolbus 167
5h 21m
€30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 175 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Kellsbus 109
5h 57m
Drive 178.9 km
1. Drive from Coleraine to Kellscar 178.9 km
2h 30m
€32–45
Train, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Kellsbus
6h 21m
€41–171

Coleraine to Kells by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.9 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Kells via Monaghan Bus Station and Cavan Bus Station in around 5h 57m.

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