There are 4 ways to get from Swords to Waterford by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
3h 46m€16–22Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
3h 54m€20–28Drive 179.3 km
- Drive from Swords to Waterfordcar 179.3 km
1h 52m€31–45Line 41 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lowerbus 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stnbus 600
4h 27m€19–26
Swords to Waterford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Waterford is to bus which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Waterford is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Swords to Waterford. However, there are services departing from George's Dock and arriving at Waterford via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Swords and Waterford is 185 km. The road distance is 179.3 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Waterford without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs €16 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Swords to Waterford, including transfers.
Swords to Waterford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Airport Zone 16 station.
Swords to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Swords to Waterford is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stn hourly. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m. 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
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–23
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More Questions & Answers
Swords to Waterford bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Swords to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Waterford is 179 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Swords to Waterford.
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