The average bus between Ballymena and Swords takes 4h 3m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Swords. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Ballymena and Swords. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Swords at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulster University Belfast and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ballymena to Swords? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Swords. However, there are services departing from George Street station and arriving at Dublin Airport T2 station via Ulster University Belfast station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Ballymena to Swords bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Swords bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
The distance between Ballymena and Swords is 156.1 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to Swords Castle via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 15 in around 4h 21m.