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

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 13 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

73min€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
    Grand Canal Dock
  • 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
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swords Main Street
    ID 3691
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Howth to Swords in Swords Village, take the H3 bus from Howth Station station to Abbey Street Lower 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 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

92min€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
    Abbey Street Lower
    ID 7591
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irish Life Mall
    90 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
    43 min
  • 7
    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 19.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 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:

  • Bayside
  • Sutton

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 Swords Castle.

Train stations close to Swords:

  • Malahide

Bus stations close to Swords:

  • Swords Castle
  • Seatown Villas
  • Carnegie Court

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Howth to Swords in Swords Village, take the H3 bus from Howth Station station to Abbey Street Lower 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 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

92min€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
    Abbey Street Lower
    ID 7591
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irish Life Mall
    90 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
    43 min
  • 7
    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 73 minutes, using Bus line DART, Bus line 102.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line H3, Bus line 41C.

  • 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 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Howth to Swords?

    The DART train line goes from Grand Canal Dock station near Howth in Howth to Sutton 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 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 13 min.

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

    Get on the DART train from the Grand Canal Dock station near Howth in Howth.

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

    Get off the train at the Swords 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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