There are 5 ways to get from Swords to New Ross by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Airport Zone 14 to Enniscorthybus 740
- Take the bus from Enniscorthy to New Rossbus 368 / ...
4h 58m€33–49Bus via Carlow
cheapest- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to New Rossbus 887
5h 21m€15–21Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
5h 30m€34–48Drive 156.8 km
- Drive from Swords to New Rosscar 156.8 km
1h 55m€28–40Train via Wexford
- Take the train from Tara Street to Wexfordtrain Ic / ...
5h 41m€30–43
Swords to New Ross by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swords to New Ross is to bus via Carlow which costs €15 - €22 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to New Ross is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to New Ross. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at New Ross via Airport Zone 14 and Enniscorthy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Swords to New Ross. However, there are services departing from George's Dock and arriving at Waterford via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Swords and New Ross is 179 km. The road distance is 156.8 km.
The best way to get from Swords to New Ross without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Swords to New Ross, including transfers.
Swords to New Ross bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, depart from Airport Zone 14 station.
Swords to New Ross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Swords to New Ross is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and New Ross, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Swords Castle to New Ross via Airport Zone 15, Airport Zone 14, and Enniscorthy in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Tara Street to Wexford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Airport Zone 14 to Enniscorthy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Enniscorthy to New Ross
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Swords to New Ross bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, arrive at Enniscorthy station.
Swords to New Ross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to New Ross is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Swords to New Ross.
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