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, take the 4 bus from Merrion Gates station to Aston Quay station. Next, take the 500 bus from Eden Quay station to Swords Main Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The bus schedule from Merrion Gates may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

85min
Bus - 44
Bus - 500500
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
    Aston Quay
    ID 325
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swords Main Street
    ID 3678
    35 min
  • 7
    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, 784 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 Shaw Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 784 bus and finally take the 41 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The bus schedule from Merrion Gates may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

95min
Bus - 44
Bus - 784784
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
    Shaw Street
    ID 400
    31 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 2 Zone 19
    ID 111911
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 15
    ID 7348
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Swords Manor
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    17 min
  • 10
    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 24.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 85 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, 784 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 Shaw Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 784 bus and finally take the 41 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The bus schedule from Merrion Gates may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

95min
Bus - 44
Bus - 784784
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
    Shaw Street
    ID 400
    31 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 2 Zone 19
    ID 111911
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 15
    ID 7348
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Swords Manor
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    17 min
  • 10
    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 85 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 500.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 784, Bus line 41.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 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 Aston Quay station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Aston Quay 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 25 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 Aston Quay stop, which is closest to Swords in Swords Village.

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