How to get from Howth to Swords by bus and train?

From Howth to Swords by bus and train

To get from Howth to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the DART train from Howth station to Howth Junction And Donaghmede station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 33 bus from Rush & Lusk Stn station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

62min€2.00
Train - DARTDART
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 3333
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Howth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Howth
  • 2
    Train - DARTDART
    Wait for train
    DART
    Bray (Daly)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Howth Junction And Donaghmede
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Drogheda (Macbride)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rush And Lusk
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rush & Lusk Stn
    ID 3849
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Abbey St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3689
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Howth to Swords by bus and train via DART and 102

To get from Howth to Swords in Swords Village, take the DART train from Howth station to Sutton station. Next, take the 102 bus from Sutton Station station to Swords Main Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

70min€2.00
Train - DARTDART
Bus - 102102
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Howth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Howth
  • 2
    Train - DARTDART
    Wait for train
    DART
    Bray (Daly)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sutton
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutton Station
    ID 4381
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 102102
    Wait for bus
    102
    Dublin Airport Zone 15
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swords Main Street
    ID 3691
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howth to Swords

The distance between Howth, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 31.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howth to Swords by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swords Village – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Howth

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

Train stations close to Howth:

  • Sutton
  • Bayside

Bus stations close to Howth:

  • Howth Station
  • Howth Harbour
  • Howth Castle

Public transit stations close to Swords, Swords Village

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

Train stations close to Swords:

  • Malahide

Bus stations close to Swords:

  • North Street
  • Seatown Villas
  • Swords Main Street

Related Routes

Alternative route from Howth to Swords by bus and train via DART and 102

To get from Howth to Swords in Swords Village, take the DART train from Howth station to Sutton station. Next, take the 102 bus from Sutton Station station to Swords Main Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

70min€2.00
Train - DARTDART
Bus - 102102
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Howth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Howth
  • 2
    Train - DARTDART
    Wait for train
    DART
    Bray (Daly)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sutton
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutton Station
    ID 4381
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 102102
    Wait for bus
    102
    Dublin Airport Zone 15
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swords Main Street
    ID 3691
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Train line DART, Train line RAIL, Bus line 33.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Train line DART, Bus line 102.

  • Is there a direct train between Howth and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which train line goes from Howth to Swords?

    The DART train line goes from Bray (Daly) station near Howth in Howth to Howth Junction And Donaghmede station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Howth Junction And Donaghmede station near Swords in Swords Village.

  • How long does it take to travel from Howth to Swords by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Howth in Howth and Swords in Swords Village by train and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Howth to get to Swords?

    Get on the DART train from the Bray (Daly) station near Howth in Howth.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Howth and Swords?

    Get off the train at the Howth Junction And Donaghmede stop, which is closest to Swords in Swords Village.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Howth to Swords?

    The ride from Howth to Swords costs €2.00.

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