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How to get from Swords Main Street to Rathmines by bus?

From Swords Main Street to Rathmines by bus

To get from Swords Main Street to Rathmines in Dublin, take the 502 bus from Forest Road station to Holywell Crescent station. Next, take the 142 bus from Holywell Crescent station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is €6.20.

54min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 502502
Bus - 142142
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Forest Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Road
    ID 3572
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 502502
    Wait for bus
    502
    Eden Quay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holywell Crescent
    ID 6310
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 142142
    Wait for bus
    142
    Ucd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Swords Main Street to Rathmines by bus via 43 and 142

To get from Swords Main Street to Rathmines in Dublin, take the 43 bus from Swords Main Street station to Feltrim Business Pk station. Next, take the 142 bus from Feltrim Business Pk station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

62min€2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Bus - 142142
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Swords Main Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swords Main Street
    ID 3690
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Talbot Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Feltrim Business Pk
    ID 3656
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 142142
    Wait for bus
    142
    Ucd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swords Main Street to Rathmines

The distance between Swords Main Street, Dublin and Rathmines, Dublin is approximately 21.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swords Main Street to Rathmines by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dublin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Swords Main Street

Swords Main Street is located at Swords Main Street, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is Dublin Street.

Train stations close to Swords Main Street:

  • Malahide

Bus stations close to Swords Main Street:

  • Dublin Street
  • Swords Main Street
  • Forest Road

Public transit stations close to Rathmines, Dublin

Rathmines is located at Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is Grove Park.

Bus stations close to Rathmines:

  • Grove Park
  • Rathmines Road Lower
  • St Mary's College

Related Routes

Alternative route from Swords Main Street to Rathmines by bus via 43 and 142

To get from Swords Main Street to Rathmines in Dublin, take the 43 bus from Swords Main Street station to Feltrim Business Pk station. Next, take the 142 bus from Feltrim Business Pk station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

62min€2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Bus - 142142
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Swords Main Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swords Main Street
    ID 3690
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Talbot Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Feltrim Business Pk
    ID 3656
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 142142
    Wait for bus
    142
    Ucd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swords Main Street to Rathmines?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 502, Bus line 142.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Swords Main Street to Rathmines?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line 142.

  • Is there a direct bus between Swords Main Street and Rathmines?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Swords Main Street to Rathmines?

    The 502 bus line goes from Forest Road station near Swords Main Street in Swords Village to Eden Quay station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Eden Quay station near Rathmines in Dublin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swords Main Street to Rathmines by bus?

    The total travel time between Swords Main Street in Swords Village and Rathmines in Dublin by bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Swords Main Street to get to Rathmines?

    Get on the 502 bus from the Forest Road stop near Swords Main Street in Swords Village.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Swords Main Street and Rathmines?

    Get off the bus at the Eden Quay stop, which is closest to Rathmines in Dublin.

  • How much is the bus fare from Swords Main Street to Rathmines?

    The ride from Swords Main Street to Rathmines costs €6.20.

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