🚌 Bus from Dundalk to Kells
2 direct routes · about 70 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 18:15 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | Bus Éireann | ~70 min | 5 | 06:30 | 18:15 | Dundalk Bus Stn |
| DK02 | Royal Breffni Tours | ~65 min | 2 | 13:00 | 17:00 | Dundalk IT |
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.
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).
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 (the 167) leaves around 06:30 and the last around 18:15. Check the route timetable 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.