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, 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 9 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus and train schedule from Howth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

69min€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
    30 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

Alternative route from Howth to Swords by bus and train via DART, RAIL and 33

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 12 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus and train schedule from Howth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

72min€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
    27 min
  • 9
    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 Howth to Swords

The distance between Howth, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 20.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Howth to Swords

To check the bus and train schedule from Howth to Swords using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Howth) and destination (Swords), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Howth to Swords by bus and train via DART, RAIL and 33

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 12 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus and train schedule from Howth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

72min€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
    27 min
  • 9
    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 Howth to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Train line DART, Bus line 102.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Train line DART, Train line RAIL, Bus line 33.

  • Is there a direct train between Howth and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Howth to Swords?

    The DART train line goes from Bray (Daly) station near Howth in Howth to Sutton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sutton 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 9 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 Sutton stop, which is closest to Swords in Swords Village.

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

    The ride from Howth to Swords costs €2.00.

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