How to get from Merrion Gates to Swords by bus?

From Merrion Gates to Swords by bus

To get from Merrion Gates to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Merrion Gates station to Shaw Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 784 bus and finally take the 102 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 station to Swords Main Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The bus schedule from Merrion Gates may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

78min
Bus - 44
Bus - 784784
Bus - 102102
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Merrion Gates

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrion Gates
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Heuston Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shaw Street
    ID 400
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pearse Street
    ID 7588
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 784784
    Wait for bus
    784
    Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
    ID 12611
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 15
    ID 7348
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 102102
    Wait for bus
    102
    Sutton Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swords Main Street
    ID 3678
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merrion Gates to Swords by bus via 4, 19 and 41

To get from Merrion Gates to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Merrion Gates station to Holles Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19 bus and finally take the 41 bus from Innisfallen Parade station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus schedule from Merrion Gates may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

98min€2.00
Bus - 44
Bus - 1919
Bus - 4141
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Merrion Gates

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrion Gates
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Heuston Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holles Street
    ID 493
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Airport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Innisfallen Parade
    ID 15
    17 min
  • 6
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Swords Manor
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    43 min
  • 8
    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 Merrion Gates to Swords

The distance between Merrion Gates, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 28.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrion Gates 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 Merrion Gates to Swords

To check the bus schedule from Merrion Gates to Swords using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merrion Gates) 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 Merrion Gates to Swords by bus via 4, 19 and 41

To get from Merrion Gates to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Merrion Gates station to Holles Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19 bus and finally take the 41 bus from Innisfallen Parade station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus schedule from Merrion Gates may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

98min€2.00
Bus - 44
Bus - 1919
Bus - 4141
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Merrion Gates

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merrion Gates
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Heuston Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holles Street
    ID 493
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Airport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Innisfallen Parade
    ID 15
    17 min
  • 6
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Swords Manor
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    43 min
  • 8
    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 Merrion Gates to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 784, Bus line 102.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrion Gates to Swords?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 19, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrion Gates and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrion Gates to Swords?

    The 4 bus line goes from Heuston Station station near Merrion Gates in Dublin to Shaw Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Shaw Street station near Swords in Swords Village.

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

    The total travel time between Merrion Gates in Dublin and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 4 bus from the Heuston Station stop near Merrion Gates in Dublin.

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

    Get off the bus at the Shaw Street stop, which is closest to Swords in Swords Village.

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