With a population of 4,820, Kells is a must-see destination in Meath, Ireland. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kells to see all of its attractions.
Although Kells doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 53 km from Kells. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Kells from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h.
Another option to get to Kells is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 59 km from Kells. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kells, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Kells takes 177 km and will cost you around £12. From Galway, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 241 km.
Expect to pay £1.54 per litre in Kells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.47 and £24.62.