The average bus between Harold's Cross and Swords takes 1h 25m and the fastest bus takes 54 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Harold's Cross 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 15 minutes between Harold's Cross and Swords. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Harold's Cross is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Swords at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Harold's Cross to Swords. However, there are services departing from Harold's Cross station and arriving at Swords station via Drumcondra Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Harold's Cross to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from St Claire's School station.
Harold's Cross to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Swords Castle station.
The distance between Harold's Cross and Swords is 15.4 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a bus from St Claire's School to Swords Castle via Drumcondra Stn in around 1h 33m.