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

The cheapest way to get from Newtownabbey to Kells is to train and bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newtownabbey to Kells is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Newtownabbey and Kells?

No, there is no direct bus from Newtownabbey to Kells. However, there are services departing from Merville Mews and arriving at Kells via Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Newtownabbey to Kells?

The distance between Newtownabbey and Kells is 158 km. The road distance is 140.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Newtownabbey to Kells without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs €22 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Newtownabbey to Kells, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newtownabbey to Kells bus from?

Newtownabbey to Kells bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 station.

Where does the Newtownabbey to Kells bus arrive?

Newtownabbey to Kells bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.

Can I drive from Newtownabbey to Kells?

Yes, the driving distance between Newtownabbey to Kells is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Newtownabbey to Kells.

Where can I stay near Kells?

There are 118+ hotels available in Kells.

Newtownabbey to Kells - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Newtownabbey to Kells by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain 1_Gc->Dn
2. Take the bus from Saint Malachy's Villas to Eureka Schoolbus 167
4h 13m
€23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Kellsbus 109A
5h 16m
Drive 140.6 km
1. Drive from Newtownabbey to Kellscar 140.6 km
1h 37m
€25–36

Newtownabbey to Kells by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

4h 13mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.3 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Merville Mews to Kells via Donegall Place, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 5h 16m.

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