How to get from Grand Canal Quay to Swords by bus?

From Grand Canal Quay to Swords by bus

Take one direct bus from Grand Canal Quay to Swords in Swords Village: take the 501 bus from North Wall Quay station to Seatown Villas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is €4.20.

45min€4.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Walk to Swords
Leaves from North Wall Quay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Wall Quay
    ID 7216
    810 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Ormond Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seatown Villas
    ID 4433
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Grand Canal Quay to Swords by bus via 500 and 197

To get from Grand Canal Quay to Swords in Swords Village, take the 500 bus from North Wall Quay station to Airside station. Next, take the 197 bus from Airside station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is €5.50.

45min€5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from North Wall Quay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Wall Quay
    ID 7216
    810 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airside
    ID 7210
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Rath
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    6 min
  • 6
    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 Grand Canal Quay to Swords

The distance between Grand Canal Quay, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 18.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Canal Quay 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 Grand Canal Quay

Grand Canal Quay is located at Grand Canal Quay, Swords Village and the nearest public transit station is Grand Canal Dock, Saint Andrew's Resource Centre.

Train stations close to Grand Canal Quay:

  • Dublin Pearse
  • Grand Canal Dock

Bus stations close to Grand Canal Quay:

  • Grand Canal Dock, Saint Andrew's Resource Centre
  • Grand Canal Dock, Pearse Square
  • Grand Canal Dock, Pearse Street

Public transit stations close to Swords, Swords Village

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

Train stations close to Swords:

  • Malahide

Bus stations close to Swords:

  • Seatown Villas
  • Swords Castle
  • Carnegie Court

Related Routes

Alternative route from Grand Canal Quay to Swords by bus via 500 and 197

To get from Grand Canal Quay to Swords in Swords Village, take the 500 bus from North Wall Quay station to Airside station. Next, take the 197 bus from Airside station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is €5.50.

45min€5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from North Wall Quay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Wall Quay
    ID 7216
    810 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airside
    ID 7210
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Rath
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    6 min
  • 6
    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 Grand Canal Quay to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 501.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Canal Quay to Swords?

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 500, Bus line 197.

  • Is there a direct bus between Grand Canal Quay and Swords?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Grand Canal Quay in Dublin to Swords in Swords Village in 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Grand Canal Quay to Swords?

    The 501 bus line goes from North Wall Quay station near Grand Canal Quay in Dublin to Ormond Avenue station near Swords in Swords Village.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Canal Quay to Swords by bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Canal Quay in Dublin and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Grand Canal Quay to get to Swords?

    Get on the 501 bus from the North Wall Quay stop near Grand Canal Quay in Dublin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Grand Canal Quay and Swords?

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

  • When is the last bus from Grand Canal Quay to Swords?

    The last bus from Grand Canal Quay in Dublin to Swords in Swords Village is the Berwick Walk - Eden Quay line. It leaves the North Wall Quay stop at 7:04 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Grand Canal Quay to Swords?

    The ride from Grand Canal Quay to Swords costs €4.20.

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