There are 6 ways to get from Swords to Killiney by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 500 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Swords Pavilions to Eden Quaybus 500 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Killineytrain Ic / ...
1h 9m€6–8Line 41 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lowerbus 33 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Killineytrain Ic / ...
1h 43m€5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swords to Killineytaxi 28.9 km
32 min€55–70Drive 28.9 km
- Drive from Swords to Killineycar 28.9 km
32 min€5–8Train
- Take the train from Malahide to Killineytrain Ic / ...
1h 30m€6–8Bus, line 702 bus
- Take the bus from Swords Castle to Airport Zone 15bus 41
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Dalkey Villagebus 702
1h 56m€11–15
Swords to Killiney by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Killiney is to line 41 bus and train which costs €4 - €7 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Killiney is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs €55 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Killiney. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Dalkey Village via Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Swords to Killiney. However, there are services departing from Malahide and arriving at Killiney via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Swords and Killiney is 35 km. The road distance is 28.9 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Killiney without a car is to line 500 bus and train which takes 1h 9m and costs €6 - €9.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Swords to Killiney, including transfers.
Swords to Killiney bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Swords Castle station.
Swords to Killiney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Malahide station.
The best way to get from Swords to Killiney is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs €6 - €9. Alternatively, you can bus and line 702 bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Killiney, IE-D, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Malahide to Killiney every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swords Castle to Dalkey Village via Airport Zone 15 and Terminal 1 Zone 2 in around 1h 56m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tara Street to Killiney
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Tara Street to Killiney
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Malahide to Killiney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swords Express
Bus from Swords Pavilions to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swords to Killiney bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Airport Zone 15 station.
Swords to Killiney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killiney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Killiney is 29 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Swords to Killiney.
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