There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Kells Bay by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Killarney Bus Stationbus 40
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kellsbus 280
3h 49mDrive 134.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Cork to Kells Baycar 134.3 km
1h 41m€23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kellsbus 280
4h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Kells Bay is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Kells Bay is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork station to Kells Bay. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Station and arriving at Kells via Killarney Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Cork and Kells Bay is 138 km. The road distance is 134.3 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Kells Bay without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Cork to Kells Bay, including transfers.
Cork to Kells Bay bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Station.
Cork to Kells Bay bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Killarney Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Kells Bay is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Cork to Kells Bay.
There are 353+ hotels available in Kells Bay.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Kells Bay, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Bus Station to Kells via Killarney Bus Station in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Station to Killarney Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- bookings@locallinkkerry.ie
- Website
- locallinkkerry.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, Getting to Milan from the airport, and How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.