What is the cheapest way to get from Lisburn to Swords?

The cheapest way to get from Lisburn to Swords is to bus which costs €7 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lisburn to Swords?

The fastest way to get from Lisburn to Swords is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Lisburn and Swords?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisburn to Swords. However, there are services departing from Sprucefield Shopping Centre and arriving at Swords Castle via Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lisburn and Swords?

No, there is no direct train from Lisburn to Swords. However, there are services departing from Hilden and arriving at Malahide via Portadown and Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Lisburn to Swords?

The distance between Lisburn and Swords is 146 km. The road distance is 140 km.

How do I travel from Lisburn to Swords without a car?

The best way to get from Lisburn to Swords without a car is to bus which takes 2h 26m and costs €7.

How long does it take to get from Lisburn to Swords?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Lisburn to Swords, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lisburn to Swords bus from?

Lisburn to Swords bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Sprucefield Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Lisburn to Swords train from?

Lisburn to Swords train services, operated by Translink, depart from Hilden station.

Train or bus from Lisburn to Swords?

The best way to get from Lisburn to Swords is to bus which takes 2h 26m and costs €7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Lisburn to Swords bus arrive?

Lisburn to Swords bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.

Where does the Lisburn to Swords train arrive?

Lisburn to Swords train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Portadown station.

Can I drive from Lisburn to Swords?

Yes, the driving distance between Lisburn to Swords is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Lisburn to Swords.

Where can I stay near Swords?

There are 1100+ hotels available in Swords.

Lisburn to Swords - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 101 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lisburn to Swords by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Dublin Airport T2bus X1
2h 26m
€7
Train, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from Portadown to Droghedatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Drogheda Stn to Seatownbus 101
3h 2m
€34–48
Drive 140 km
1. Drive from Lisburn to Swordscar 140 km
1h 25m
€26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Hilden to Portadowntrain Re
2. Take the train from Portadown to Droghedatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Drogheda to Malahidetrain Re / ...
3h 6m
€28–40
Line 551 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hilden to Grand Central Station Stand 25bus 103 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
3h 49m
€26–137

Lisburn to Swords by bus

140Weekly Buses

2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 146.3 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Lisburn, Northern Ireland and Swords, Ireland?

Translink operates a bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Dublin Airport T2 hourly. Tickets cost €4 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hilden to Waterside via Portadown, Drogheda, Malahide, and Malahide Stn in around 3h 6m.

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