Kells travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kells
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.
When to visit Kells
How to Get to Kells
Plane
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.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Kells.
Car
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.
Bus
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 £21. From Galway, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 241 km.
Airlines serving Kells
Where to stay in popular areas of Kells
Most booked hotels in Kells
Hiring a car in Kells
Expect to pay £1.56 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 £18.72 and £24.95.