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How to get fromSwords to Castlerockby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Drogheda Macbride

    best
    1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain train Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Castlerocktrain train Re / ...
    5h 37m
    £26–40

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus 705x
    2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 218 / ...
    6h 41m
    £23–31

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Castlerocktrain train Re / ...
    5h 45m
    £30–130

  4. Drive  133.9 mi

    1. Drive from Swords to Castlerockcar car 133.9 mi
    2h 48m
    £33–48

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Castlerocktrain train Re / ...
    5h 47m
    £31–45

Swords to Castlerock by bus and train

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Swords Pavilions to Castlerock via Malahide Stn, Malahide, Drogheda Macbride, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swords Castle to Castlerock via Airport Zone 15, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Bridge Street, Coleraine Buscentre, and Coleraine in around 6h 41m.

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