🚌 Bus from Dublin to Kells
3 direct routes · about 85 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
💷 Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109X | Bus Éireann | ~85 min | 18 | 06:15 | 23:15 | Dublin Busáras |
| 109A | Bus Éireann | ~92 min | 6 | 00:40 | 05:40 | Dublin Busáras |
| 109 | Bus Éireann | ~88 min | 1 | 23:45 | 23:45 | Dublin Busáras |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dublin on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dublin to Kells?
3 routes run directly from Dublin to Kells: the 109X (Bus Éireann), the 109A (Bus Éireann), the 109 (Bus Éireann).
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Kells?
Around 85 minutes on the 109X, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Kells?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 109X) leaves around 06:15 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin to Kells?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.