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

The cheapest way to get from Swords to Ballymahon is to line 41 bus and train which costs €15 - €24 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swords to Ballymahon is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Swords and Ballymahon?

No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Ballymahon. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Ballymahon via Airport Zone 13 and Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Swords to Ballymahon?

The distance between Swords and Ballymahon is 171 km. The road distance is 117.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Swords to Ballymahon without a car is to line 500 bus and tram and train and line 466 bus which takes 4h 8m and costs €27 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Swords to Ballymahon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swords to Ballymahon bus from?

Swords to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Airport Zone 13 station.

Where does the Swords to Ballymahon bus arrive?

Swords to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.

Can I drive from Swords to Ballymahon?

Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Ballymahon is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Swords to Ballymahon.

Where can I stay near Ballymahon?

There are 86+ hotels available in Ballymahon.

Swords to Ballymahon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 500 bus, and tram

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

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Line 500 bus, tram, train, line 466 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Highfield Grn to S O'Casey Brbus 500 / ...
2. Take the tram from George's Dock to Heustontram Red
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Ballymahonbus 466 / ...
4h 8m
€27–39
Line 41 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swords Castle to Drumcondra Stnbus 33 / ...
2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Longfordtrain Ic / ...
4h 47m
€16–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Longford Stnbus 23 / ...
4h 42m
€22–33
Drive 117.9 km
1. Drive from Swords to Ballymahoncar 117.9 km
1h 28m
€21–30
Line 41 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lowerbus 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Tullamorebus 845 / ...
3. Take the bus from Tullamore to Ballymahonbus 73
6h 3m
€26–35

Swords to Ballymahon by bus, tram, and train

43Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.9 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Airport Zone 13 to Longford Stn every 2 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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