How to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Swords by bus?

From Kilmainham Gaol to Swords by bus

To get from Kilmainham Gaol to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the G2 bus from Inchicore Library station to Eden Quay 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 9 min. The ride fare is €6.20. The bus schedule from Kilmainham Gaol may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

69min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - G2G2
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Inchicore Library

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Inchicore Library
    ID 1992
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - G2G2
    Wait for bus
    G2
    Spencer Dock
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airside
    ID 7210
    29 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 Kilmainham Gaol to Swords by bus via G2, 500 and 41C

To get from Kilmainham Gaol to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the G2 bus from Inchicore Library station to Eden Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 41C bus from Highfield Green station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is €6.20. The bus schedule from Kilmainham Gaol may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

70min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - G2G2
Bus - 500500
Bus - 41C41C
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Inchicore Library

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Inchicore Library
    ID 1992
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - G2G2
    Wait for bus
    G2
    Spencer Dock
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highfield Green
    ID 4926
    33 min
  • 6
    Bus - 41C41C
    Wait for bus
    41C
    Swords Manor
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    4 min
  • 8
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Ireland.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Kilmainham Gaol to Swords

The distance between Kilmainham Gaol, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 21.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kilmainham Gaol 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 Kilmainham Gaol to Swords

To check the bus schedule from Kilmainham Gaol to Swords using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kilmainham Gaol) 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 Kilmainham Gaol to Swords by bus via G2, 500 and 41C

To get from Kilmainham Gaol to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the G2 bus from Inchicore Library station to Eden Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 41C bus from Highfield Green station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is €6.20. The bus schedule from Kilmainham Gaol may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

70min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - G2G2
Bus - 500500
Bus - 41C41C
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Inchicore Library

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Inchicore Library
    ID 1992
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - G2G2
    Wait for bus
    G2
    Spencer Dock
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highfield Green
    ID 4926
    33 min
  • 6
    Bus - 41C41C
    Wait for bus
    41C
    Swords Manor
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    4 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 Kilmainham Gaol to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line G2, Bus line 500, Bus line 197.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line G2, Bus line 500, Bus line 41C.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kilmainham Gaol to Swords?

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

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

    The total travel time between Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the G2 bus from the Inchicore Library stop near Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin.

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

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

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

    The ride from Kilmainham Gaol to Swords costs €6.20.

Popular Routes