How to get from Howth to Swords by bus?

From Howth to Swords by bus

To get from Howth to Swords in Swords Village, take the H3 bus from Howth Station station to Talbot Street West station. Next, take the 41C bus from Dublin, Lower Gardiner Street station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus schedule from Howth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

102min€2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - H3H3
Bus - 41C41C
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Howth Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howth Station
    ID 579
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - H3H3
    Wait for bus
    H3
    Abbey St Lower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Talbot Street West
    ID 7569
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin, Lower Gardiner Street
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 41C41C
    Wait for bus
    41C
    Swords Manor
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    51 min
  • 7
    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 via H3 and 102

To get from Howth to Swords in Swords Village, take the H3 bus from Howth Station station to Sutton Cross 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 26 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus schedule from Howth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

86min€2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - H3H3
Bus - 102102
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Howth Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howth Station
    ID 579
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - H3H3
    Wait for bus
    H3
    Abbey St Lower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutton Cross
    ID 585
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutton Station
    ID 4381
    510 m • 7 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
    37 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 29.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howth to Swords by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swords Village – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Howth to Swords

To check the bus 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 routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Howth to Swords by bus via H3 and 102

To get from Howth to Swords in Swords Village, take the H3 bus from Howth Station station to Sutton Cross 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 26 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus schedule from Howth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

86min€2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - H3H3
Bus - 102102
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Howth Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howth Station
    ID 579
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - H3H3
    Wait for bus
    H3
    Abbey St Lower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutton Cross
    ID 585
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutton Station
    ID 4381
    510 m • 7 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
    37 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 102 minutes, using Bus line H3, Bus line 41C.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line H3, Bus line 102.

  • Is there a direct bus between Howth and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Howth to Swords?

    The H3 bus line goes from Howth Station station near Howth in Howth to Abbey St Lower station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Abbey St Lower station near Swords in Swords Village.

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

    The total travel time between Howth in Howth and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the H3 bus from the Howth Station stop near Howth in Howth.

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

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

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

    The ride from Howth to Swords costs €2.00.

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