How to get from Old Kilmainham to Swords by bus?

From Old Kilmainham to Swords by bus

To get from Old Kilmainham to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the G2 bus from Old Kilmainham station to Spencer Place station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 197 bus from Airside station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is €6.20. The bus schedule from Old Kilmainham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

64min€6.20
Bus - G2G2
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Old Kilmainham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Old Kilmainham
  • 2
    Bus - G2G2
    Wait for bus
    G2
    Spencer Dock
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spencer Place
    ID 2501
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airside
    ID 7210
    21 min
  • 6
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Rath
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    6 min
  • 8
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Old Kilmainham to Swords by bus via G1, 500 and 197

To get from Old Kilmainham to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the G1 bus from Old Kilmainham station to Spencer Place station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 197 bus from Airside station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is €6.20. The bus schedule from Old Kilmainham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

67min€6.20
Bus - G1G1
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Old Kilmainham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Old Kilmainham
  • 2
    Bus - G1G1
    Wait for bus
    G1
    Spencer Dock
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spencer Place
    ID 2501
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airside
    ID 7210
    21 min
  • 6
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Rath
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    6 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 Old Kilmainham to Swords

The distance between Old Kilmainham, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 21.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Old Kilmainham 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 Old Kilmainham to Swords

To check the bus schedule from Old Kilmainham to Swords using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Old Kilmainham) 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 Old Kilmainham to Swords by bus via G1, 500 and 197

To get from Old Kilmainham to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the G1 bus from Old Kilmainham station to Spencer Place station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 197 bus from Airside station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is €6.20. The bus schedule from Old Kilmainham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

67min€6.20
Bus - G1G1
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Old Kilmainham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Old Kilmainham
  • 2
    Bus - G1G1
    Wait for bus
    G1
    Spencer Dock
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spencer Place
    ID 2501
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airside
    ID 7210
    21 min
  • 6
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Rath
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    6 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 Old Kilmainham to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line G2, Bus line 500, Bus line 197.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Old Kilmainham to Swords?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line G1, Bus line 500, Bus line 197.

  • Is there a direct bus between Old Kilmainham and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Old Kilmainham to Swords?

    The G2 bus line goes from Spencer Dock station near Old Kilmainham in Dublin to Spencer Place station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Spencer Place station near Swords in Swords Village.

  • How long does it take to travel from Old Kilmainham to Swords by bus?

    The total travel time between Old Kilmainham in Dublin and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Old Kilmainham to get to Swords?

    Get on the G2 bus from the Spencer Dock stop near Old Kilmainham in Dublin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Old Kilmainham and Swords?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Old Kilmainham to Swords?

    The ride from Old Kilmainham to Swords costs €6.20.

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