How to get fromGalway to Kellsby bus, car, or train

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Cavan Cathdrlbus Gm13
2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Kellsbus 109X
4h 15m
Drive 172.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Galway to Kellscar 172.8 km
2h 13m
€30–43
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Kellsbus 109A
4h 32m
€35–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Navanbus 190
5h
€39–54

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Map of how to get from Galway to Kells.

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Distance: 215.7 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Galway Cathedral to Kells via Cavan Cathdrl and Cavan Bus Stn in around 4h 15m.

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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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