How to get fromDublin City University to Swordsby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dublin City University to Swords by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 41 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santry Village to Swords Castlebus 33 / ...
45 min
€3
Drive 11.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dublin City University to Swordscar 11.7 km
14 min
€2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dublin City University to Swordstaxi 11.7 km
14 min
€21–26
Line 41 bus via Shantalla Br
1. Take the bus from Shantalla Br to Swords Castlebus 33 / ...
46 min
€3

Dublin City University to Swords by foot and bus

889Weekly Services

45 minAverage Duration

€3Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin City University to Swords.

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Distance: 11.9 km
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Dublin City University, Ireland and Swords, Ireland?

Dublin Bus operates a bus from Santry Village to Swords Castle every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 31 min.

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Swords, Ireland(opens in a new window)

Swords in County Dublin, the county town of the local government area of Fingal, is a large suburban town on the east coast of Ireland, situated ten kilometres north of Dublin city centre. It is the eighth largest urban area in Ireland, with a population of 40,776 as of the 2022 census. The town was reputedly founded. Located on the Ward River, Swords features Swords Castle, a restored medieval castle, a holy well from which it takes its name, a round tower and a Norman tower. Facilities in the area include the Pavilions shopping centre, one of the largest in the Dublin region, a range of civic offices, some light industries, the main storage facility and archive of the National Museum of Ireland and several parks. Dublin Airport is located nearby.

Things to do in Swords

Emerald Park(Opens in a new window)

Emerald Park (known from its 2010 opening to 2022 as Tayto Park) is a 22.26 ha (55 acres) amusement park and zoo located in the townland of Kilbrew, County Meath, Ireland. Upon opening, the park was themed around the Irish potato crisp brand Tayto (whose factory is adjacent to the park), and was originally conceptualised by Tayto’s then owner, farmer-turned-entrepreneur Raymond Coyle (d. 2022).

Aquazone (theme park)(Opens in a new window)

Aquazone is an indoor waterpark in Blanchardstown, County Dublin. The waterpark is located in the National Aquatic Centre.

The Cú Chulainn Coaster(Opens in a new window)

The Cú Chulainn Coaster is a wooden roller coaster located at Emerald Park in Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland. Manufactured by The Gravity Group, the wooden coaster features an overbanked turn and opened on 6 June 2015.

Places to stay in Swords

Premier Inn Dublin Airport(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Forty Four Main Street(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Rose Cottage B&B(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

The Old Borough Hotel - Wetherspoon(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

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