- Must visit
National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
Flagship archaeology museum with prehistoric gold, Viking finds, and the famous bog bodies central to Ireland’s ancient story.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Swords to Dublin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swords to Dublin will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 50 buses from Swords to Dublin, including 50 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 14 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 23 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Take a bus from Swords to Dublin and enjoy the approximately 8 miles (14 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Swords to Dublin.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 03:38AM | Arrival Time 04:24AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 04:08AM | Arrival Time 04:54AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 04:38AM | Arrival Time 05:24AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 05:08AM | Arrival Time 05:54AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 05:37AM | Arrival Time 06:19AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:38AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:08AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:23AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 06:52AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:33AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:43AM | Arrival Time 07:48AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:57AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:17AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 07:08AM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:22AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:33AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 07:16AM | Arrival Time 07:42AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 07:17AM | Arrival Time 07:43AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:18AM | Arrival Time 08:23AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:32AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:28AM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 07:31AM | Arrival Time 07:57AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 07:32AM | Arrival Time 07:58AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 07:37AM | Arrival Time 08:03AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 07:39AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 07:42AM | Arrival Time 08:08AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:44AM | Arrival Time 08:53AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 07:52AM | Arrival Time 08:18AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:53AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:01AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 08:24AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 09:11AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:59AM | Arrival Time 09:19AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 08:03AM | Arrival Time 08:29AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 08:12AM | Arrival Time 08:38AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:13AM | Arrival Time 09:26AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:19AM | Arrival Time 09:39AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:26AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 08:22AM | Arrival Time 08:48AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:31AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 08:33AM | Arrival Time 08:59AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:33AM | Arrival Time 09:46AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:39AM | Arrival Time 09:59AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Swords Express | Departure Time 08:42AM | Arrival Time 09:08AM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:52AM | Arrival Time 09:51AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Swords to Dublin buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:38 AM Swords | 0h46 | 4:24 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:08 AM Swords | 0h46 | 4:54 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:38 AM Swords | 0h46 | 5:24 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:08 AM Swords | 0h46 | 5:54 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:37 AM Swords | 0h42 | 6:19 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 AM Swords | 0h58 | 6:38 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Swords | 0h58 | 7:08 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:25 AM Swords | 0h27 | 6:52 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:25 AM Swords | 0h58 | 7:23 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 AM Swords | 0h58 | 7:33 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 AM Swords | 0h47 | 7:22 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:43 AM Swords | 1h05 | 7:48 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Swords | 1h12 | 7:57 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 AM Swords | 1h12 | 8:17 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:08 AM Swords | 0h26 | 7:34 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Swords | 0h23 | 7:33 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Swords | 1h12 | 8:22 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:16 AM Swords | 0h26 | 7:42 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:17 AM Swords | 0h26 | 7:43 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:18 AM Swords | 1h05 | 8:23 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Swords | 1h12 | 8:32 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Swords | 0h30 | 7:55 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:28 AM Swords | 1h05 | 8:33 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:31 AM Swords | 0h26 | 7:57 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:32 AM Swords | 0h26 | 7:58 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 AM Swords | 1h05 | 8:40 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:37 AM Swords | 0h26 | 8:03 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:39 AM Swords | 0h26 | 8:05 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:42 AM Swords | 0h26 | 8:08 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:44 AM Swords | 1h09 | 8:53 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:52 AM Swords | 0h26 | 8:18 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:53 AM Swords | 1h13 | 9:06 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:55 AM Swords | 1h06 | 9:01 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:58 AM Swords | 0h26 | 8:24 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:58 AM Swords | 1h13 | 9:11 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:59 AM Swords | 1h20 | 9:19 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Swords | 0h30 | 8:30 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:03 AM Swords | 0h26 | 8:29 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:12 AM Swords | 0h26 | 8:38 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:13 AM Swords | 1h13 | 9:26 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:19 AM Swords | 1h20 | 9:39 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Swords | 1h06 | 9:26 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:22 AM Swords | 0h26 | 8:48 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:25 AM Swords | 0h30 | 8:55 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:31 AM Swords | 1h04 | 9:35 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:33 AM Swords | 0h26 | 8:59 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:33 AM Swords | 1h13 | 9:46 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:39 AM Swords | 1h20 | 9:59 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:42 AM Swords | 0h26 | 9:08 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:52 AM Swords | 0h59 | 9:51 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Swords to Dublin with Swords Express and Dublin Bus. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Discover the best of Dublin — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dublin trip today.
Flagship archaeology museum with prehistoric gold, Viking finds, and the famous bog bodies central to Ireland’s ancient story.
National gallery with Irish and European masters, rotating exhibitions, and one of the city’s finest free cultural collections.
Engaging museum on Irish emigration, social change, and family history inside a restored Georgian house on St Stephen’s Green.
Prestigious Georgian square and garden, ideal for architecture, sculpture, and a central stroll near museums and shopping streets.
Lively cultural quarter known for cobbled lanes, street performers, galleries, and nightlife, making it a classic Dublin walk.
Historic university campus with elegant squares, Book of Kells access, and one of the city’s most atmospheric pedestrian spaces.
A hearty stew of lamb or mutton, potatoes, onions, and carrots. It is a classic Irish comfort dish long tied to home cooking and pub menus.
A traditional breakfast with sausages, rashers, eggs, black and white pudding, tomatoes, and toast. It is a staple Irish morning meal.
Mashed potatoes blended with butter and kale or cabbage. This beloved side is strongly linked to Irish family meals and seasonal cooking.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant known for polished Irish cooking, tasting menus, and an elegant Georgian setting near St Stephen's Green.
Well-known gastropub for refined Irish comfort food, seafood, and an excellent drinks list in a stylish but relaxed space.
Historic literary pub serving oysters, chowder, Guinness, and classic Irish dishes in atmospheric Victorian rooms.
Dublin is pricey versus many European cities, with high hotel rates, restaurant prices, and pub costs. Public transport is reasonable but overall tourist spending is often high.
Service is not always included. In restaurants, 10% is common for good service. Round up or add a little for taxis. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Dublin.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swords to Dublin by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Swords to Dublin buses use the to Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) station pair, with some services arriving at Dublin, Eden Quay (Tracey's Pharmacy). Use this guide to compare Swords and Dublin bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) is 1 km from Dublin city centre. Public transport options include:
Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House). ATMs are available at Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House).
Ticket office support is available at Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House).
Available at Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dublin, Custom House Quay (The Custom House): Accessible for wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
Dublin, Eden Quay (Tracey's Pharmacy) is 1 km from Dublin city centre. Public transport options include:
Dublin, Eden Quay (Tracey's Pharmacy) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Dublin, Eden Quay (Tracey's Pharmacy). ATMs are available at Dublin, Eden Quay (Tracey's Pharmacy).
Ticket office support is available at Dublin, Eden Quay (Tracey's Pharmacy).
Available at Dublin, Eden Quay (Tracey's Pharmacy): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dublin, Eden Quay (Tracey's Pharmacy): Bus station is accessible for people with disabilities.
Dublin, Arran Quay (Dublin City Childcare Committee) is 2 km from Dublin city centre. Public transport options include:
Dublin, Arran Quay (Dublin City Childcare Committee) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Dublin, Arran Quay (Dublin City Childcare Committee). ATMs are available at Dublin, Arran Quay (Dublin City Childcare Committee).
Ticket office support is available at Dublin, Arran Quay (Dublin City Childcare Committee).
Available at Dublin, Arran Quay (Dublin City Childcare Committee): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dublin, Arran Quay (Dublin City Childcare Committee): Accessible for persons with reduced mobility.