How to get from Carlow to Swords by bus?

By bus

To get from Carlow to Swords in Swords Village, take the 736 bus from Hanover Bus Park station to Eden Quay station. Next, take the 41C bus from Irish Life Mall station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 736736
Bus - 41C41C
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Hanover Bus Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hanover Bus Park
    ID 335571
    910 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irish Life Mall
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 41C41C
    Wait for bus
    41C
    Swords Manor
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Carlow to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 145 bus and finally take the 41B bus from Irish Life Mall station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 145145
Bus - 41B41B
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Carlow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carlow
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ballywaltrim
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D'Olier Street
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irish Life Mall
    430 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 41B41B
    Wait for bus
    41B
    Rolestown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carlow to Swords

The distance between Carlow, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 106.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlow to Swords by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swords Village – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Carlow

Carlow is located at Carlow, Swords Village and the nearest public transit station is Carlow Train Station.

Bus stations close to Carlow:

  • Carlow Train Station
  • Fire Station
  • Pollerton Road

Public transit stations close to Swords, Swords Village

Swords is located at Seatown Road, Swords Village and the nearest public transit station is Seatown Road.

Train stations close to Swords:

  • Malahide

Bus stations close to Swords:

  • Seatown Road
  • Fingal Co Co
  • Carnegie Court

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Carlow to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Carlow station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 145 bus and finally take the 41B bus from Irish Life Mall station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 145145
Bus - 41B41B
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Carlow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carlow
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ballywaltrim
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D'Olier Street
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irish Life Mall
    430 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 41B41B
    Wait for bus
    41B
    Rolestown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 736, Bus line 41C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlow to Swords?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 145, Bus line 41B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carlow to Swords?

    The 736 bus line goes from Hanover Bus Park station near Carlow in Carlow to Dublin Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Swords station near Swords in Swords Village.

  • How long does it take to travel from Carlow to Swords by bus?

    The total travel time between Carlow in Carlow and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carlow to get to Swords?

    Get on the 736 bus from the Hanover Bus Park stop near Carlow in Carlow.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carlow and Swords?

    Get off the bus at the Swords stop, which is closest to Swords in Swords Village.

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