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Trip Overview

The average bus between Galway City and Swords takes 3h 22m and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Galway City 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.

3h 22m
Duration
222 km
Distance
€27
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Galway City to Swords bus times

Buses run hourly between Galway City and Swords. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Galway City is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Swords at 10:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 58m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 58m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 8m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 58m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 57m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 49m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 57m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 58m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 48m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 58m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 58m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 8m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 58m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 58m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 8m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 58m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 58m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus3h 8m • 1 change
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    CitylinkDublin Bus2h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galway City 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.

Map of how to get from Galway City to Swords.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Galway City, Ireland and Swords, Ireland?

Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13 hourly. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 3h.

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