🚌 Bus from Kells to Dundalk
2 direct routes · about 74 min · first bus 07:26, last bus 19:27 (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 | ~74 min | 5 | 07:26 | 19:27 | Eureka School |
| DK02 | Royal Breffni Tours | ~65 min | 1 | 07:40 | 07:40 | Kells |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Kells to Dundalk?
Around 74 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 (the 167) leaves around 07:26 and the last around 19:27. Check the route timetable 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.