How to get from Rathgar East to Swords by bus?

From Rathgar East to Swords by bus

To get from Rathgar East to Swords in Swords Village, take the 15 bus from Rathgar East station to Eden Quay station. Next, take the 41 bus from Irish Life Mall station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus schedule from Rathgar East may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

95min€2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1515
Bus - 4141
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Rathgar East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rathgar East
    ID 1166
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Clongriffin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 299
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irish Life Mall
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    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 Rathgar East to Swords by bus via 15A and 41

To get from Rathgar East to Swords in Swords Village, take the 15A bus from Rathgar East station to Townsend Street station. Next, take the 41 bus from Irish Life Mall station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus schedule from Rathgar East may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

85min€2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 15A15A
Bus - 4141
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Rathgar East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rathgar East
    ID 1166
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 15A15A
    Wait for bus
    15A
    Merrion Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend Street
    ID 340
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irish Life Mall
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    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
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Public transit directions from Rathgar East to Swords

The distance between Rathgar East, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 20.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rathgar East 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 Rathgar East to Swords

To check the bus schedule from Rathgar East to Swords using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rathgar East) 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 Rathgar East to Swords by bus via 15A and 41

To get from Rathgar East to Swords in Swords Village, take the 15A bus from Rathgar East station to Townsend Street station. Next, take the 41 bus from Irish Life Mall station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is €2.00. The bus schedule from Rathgar East may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

85min€2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 15A15A
Bus - 4141
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Rathgar East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rathgar East
    ID 1166
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 15A15A
    Wait for bus
    15A
    Merrion Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend Street
    ID 340
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irish Life Mall
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rathgar East to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line 41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rathgar East to Swords?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 15A, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rathgar East and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rathgar East to Swords?

    The 15 bus line goes from Rathgar East station near Rathgar East in Dublin to Clongriffin station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Clongriffin station near Swords in Swords Village.

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

    The total travel time between Rathgar East in Dublin and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the 15 bus from the Rathgar East stop near Rathgar East in Dublin.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Rathgar East to Swords?

    The ride from Rathgar East to Swords costs €2.00.

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