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

The cheapest way to get from Swords to Ballyliffin is to bus via Londonderry County Borough which costs €9 - €17 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swords to Ballyliffin is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Swords and Ballyliffin?

No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Ballyliffin. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Ballyliffin via Airport Zone 12 and Letterkenny Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Swords to Ballyliffin?

The distance between Swords and Ballyliffin is 365 km. The road distance is 253.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Swords to Ballyliffin without a car is to bus via Letterkenny which takes 7h 11m and costs €30 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Swords to Ballyliffin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swords to Ballyliffin bus from?

Swords to Ballyliffin bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Airport Zone 12 station.

Where does the Swords to Ballyliffin bus arrive?

Swords to Ballyliffin bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Letterkenny Bus station.

Can I drive from Swords to Ballyliffin?

Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Ballyliffin is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Swords to Ballyliffin.

Where can I stay near Ballyliffin?

There are 395+ hotels available in Ballyliffin.

Swords to Ballyliffin - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Castlerocktrain Re
3. Drive from Castlerock to Ballyliffincar
6h 25m
€50–75
Bus via Londonderry County Borough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
7h 53m
€9–16
Bus via Letterkenny
1. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus 32
2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ballyliffinbus 951
7h 11m
€30–50
Drive 253.4 km
1. Drive from Swords to Ballyliffincar 253.4 km
3h 19m
€44–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carndonaghbus 933 / ...
7h 12m
€28–41

Swords to Ballyliffin by bus

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7h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 365.2 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Ballyliffin, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Swords Castle to Ballyliffin via Airport Zone 12 and Letterkenny Bus in around 7h 11m.

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