Bus from Kells (Ireland) to Dundalk
2 direct routes · about 78 min · first bus 07:26, last bus 19:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dundalk as of 07:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kells, 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 | ~78 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 07:26 | 19:27 | Eureka School | Dundalk Bus Stn | — |
| DK02 | Royal Breffni Tours | ~65 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | Kells | Dundalk IT | Navan |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kells 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 Kells to Dundalk?
2 routes run directly from Kells to Dundalk: the 167 (Bus Éireann), the DK02 (Royal Breffni Tours). The most frequent is the 167, 5 times each weekday — board at Eureka School and get off at Dundalk Bus Stn, about 78 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kells to Dundalk?
Around 78 minutes on the 167, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kells to Dundalk?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:26 and the last around 19:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kells to Dundalk?
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.