There are 5 ways to get from Swords to Kilmainham Gaol by bus, tram, 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, tram
best- Take the bus from Highfield Grn to S O'Casey Brbus 500 / ...
- Take the tram from George's Dock to Suir Roadtram Red
57 min€5–6Drive 17.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Swords to Kilmainham Gaolcar 17.6 km
19 min€4–5Line 500 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Seatown to Eden Quaybus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Tara Street to South Circular Roadbus 52 / ...
1h€7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swords to Kilmainham Gaoltaxi 17.6 km
19 min€35–45Line 41 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lowerbus 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Tara Street to South Circular Roadbus 52 / ...
1h 28m€6
Swords to Kilmainham Gaol by bus, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Kilmainham Gaol is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Kilmainham Gaol is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs €35 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Kilmainham Gaol. However, there are services departing from Seatown and arriving at South Circular Road via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Swords and Kilmainham Gaol is 23 km. The road distance is 17.6 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Kilmainham Gaol without a car is to line 500 bus and tram which takes 57 min and costs €5 - €7.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Swords to Kilmainham Gaol, including transfers.
Swords to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Swords Express, depart from Seatown station.
Swords to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Swords Express, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Kilmainham Gaol is 18 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Swords to Kilmainham Gaol.
There are 1142+ hotels available in Kilmainham Gaol.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Seatown to Kilmainham Gaol via Eden Quay, Tara Street, and South Circular Road in around 1h.
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luas
Tram from George's Dock to Suir Road
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swords Express
Bus from Highfield Grn to S O'Casey Br
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
Bus from Seatown to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Tara Street to South Circular Road
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Tara Street to South Circular Road
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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