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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus 705x
    2h 56m
    £14–19

  2. Bus via Grand Central Station Stand 11

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    2h 56m
    £5–112

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Malahide to Droghedatrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain train Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
    3h 14m
    £14–22

  4. Drive  94.6 mi

    1. Drive from Swords to Belfastcar car 94.6 mi
    1h 32m
    £24–34

  5. Line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swords Castle to Five Lampsbus bus 43
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3h 24m
    £19–27

Swords to Belfast by bus

Calendar119Weekly Buses
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

Aircoach operates a bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengall hourly. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swords Pavilions to Belfast Great Central via Malahide Stn, Malahide, and Drogheda Macbride in around 3h 14m.

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