How to get from Tallaght to Swords by bus and light rail?

From Tallaght to Swords by bus and light rail

To get from Tallaght to Swords in Swords Village, take the RED light rail from Belgard station to Abbey St. station. Next, take the 500 bus from Eden Quay station to Swords Main Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Tallaght may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

82min
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 500500
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Belgard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Tallaght
  • 2
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Abbey St.
    ID 998021
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swords Main Street
    ID 3678
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tallaght to Swords

The distance between Tallaght, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 30.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tallaght to Swords by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swords Village – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Tallaght to Swords

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Tallaght to Swords using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tallaght) and destination (Swords), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tallaght to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Bus line 500.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Tallaght and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Tallaght to Swords?

    The RED light rail line goes from Abbey St. station near Tallaght in Ireland to Eden Quay station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Eden Quay station near Swords in Swords Village.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tallaght to Swords by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Tallaght in Ireland and Swords in Swords Village by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Tallaght to get to Swords?

    Get on the RED light rail from the Abbey St. station near Tallaght in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Tallaght and Swords?

    Get off the light rail at the Eden Quay stop, which is closest to Swords in Swords Village.

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