There are 5 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Swords by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
2h 20m€24–148Bus via Dublin Airport T2
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2h 40m€23–147Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic
- Take the bus from Drogheda Stn to Seatownbus 101
2h 47m€29–40Drive 152 km
- Drive from Belfast to Swordscar 152 km
1h 32m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic
- Take the train from Drogheda to Malahidetrain Re / ...
3h 3m€23–32
Northern Ireland to Swords by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Swords is to bus via Dublin Airport T2 which costs €23 - €150 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Swords is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland station to Swords. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Swords Castle via Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland to Swords. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Malahide via Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Swords is 164 km. The road distance is 152 km.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Swords without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs €23 - €150.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Northern Ireland to Swords, including transfers.
Northern Ireland to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Northern Ireland to Swords train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Swords is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs €23 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Swords, Ireland?
Dublin Express operates a bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1 hourly. Tickets cost €20–150 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Waterside via Drogheda, Malahide, and Malahide Stn in around 3h 3m.
- 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
- Hourly
- 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
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–150
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–150
- 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Northern Ireland to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Northern Ireland to Swords train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Swords is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Northern Ireland to Swords.
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