There are 6 ways to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swords by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Dublin Airport T2
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3h 23m€26–146Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Drogheda Stn to Seatownbus 101
3h 28m€32–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Swords158 km
1h 36mDrive 158 km
- Drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swordscar 158 km
1h 36m€28–40Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Drogheda to Malahidetrain Re / ...
3h 30m€26–36Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
3h 39m€26–146
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swords by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swords is to bus via Dublin Airport T2 which costs €25 - €150 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swords is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swords. However, there are services departing from George Best Belfast City Airport and arriving at Swords Castle via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swords. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Malahide via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Swords is 171 km. The road distance is 158 km.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swords without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport T2 which takes 3h 23m and costs €25 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swords, including transfers.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swords bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swords train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swords is to bus via Dublin Airport T2 which takes 3h 23m and costs €25 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Belfast City Airport (BHD), Northern Ireland and Swords, Ireland?
Translink operates a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2 hourly, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Dublin Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Best Belfast City Airport to Waterside via Donegall Square South, Belfast Grand Central, Drogheda, Malahide, and Malahide Stn in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Drogheda to Malahide
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Drogheda Stn to Seatown
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Swords
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swords bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swords train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swords is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Swords.
There are 1184+ hotels available in Swords.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Swords. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.