Bus from Dundalk to Kells (Ireland)
2 direct routes · about 70 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 18:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kells (Ireland) as of 08:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dundalk, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | Bus Éireann | ~70 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 06:30 | 18:15 | Dundalk Bus Stn | Eureka School | — |
| DK02 | Royal Breffni Tours | ~65 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:00 | 17:00 | Dundalk IT | Kells | Navan |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dundalk on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 167 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dundalk to Kells?
2 routes run directly from Dundalk to Kells: the 167 (Bus Éireann), the DK02 (Royal Breffni Tours). The most frequent is the 167, 5 times each weekday — board at Dundalk Bus Stn and get off at Eureka School, about 70 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dundalk to Kells?
Around 70 minutes on the 167, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dundalk to Kells?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 18:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dundalk 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.