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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Roscommon to Cavan Bus Stnbus 65
2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Kellsbus 109X
2h 58m
€32–44
Drive 99.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Roscommon to Kellscar 99.5 km
1h 39m
€18–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roscommon to Longford Stationbus 426
2. Take the train from Longford to Mullingartrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Eureka Schoolbus 167
3h 42m
€31–43

Roscommon to Kells by bus

2Weekly Buses

2h 58mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Roscommon to Kells.

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Distance: 132.6 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Roscommon to Kells via Cavan Bus Stn in around 2h 58m.

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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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