How to get from Rathmines to Swords by bus?

From Rathmines to Swords by bus

To get from Rathmines to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 15B bus from Rathmines Garda Station station to Townsend Street 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 10 min. The ride fare is €6.20.

70min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 15B15B
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Rathmines Garda Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rathmines Garda Station
    ID 1170
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 15B15B
    Wait for bus
    15B
    Merrion Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend Street
    ID 340
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    380 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airside
    ID 7210
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Rath
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rathmines to Swords by bus via 15B, 500 and 41C

To get from Rathmines to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 15B bus from Rathmines Garda Station station to Townsend Street 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 11 min. The ride fare is €6.20.

71min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 15B15B
Bus - 500500
Bus - 41C41C
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Rathmines Garda Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rathmines Garda Station
    ID 1170
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 15B15B
    Wait for bus
    15B
    Merrion Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend Street
    ID 340
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    380 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highfield Green
    ID 4926
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 41C41C
    Wait for bus
    41C
    Swords Manor
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    4 min
  • 9
    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 Rathmines to Swords

The distance between Rathmines, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 21.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rathmines to Swords by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swords Village – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rathmines

Rathmines is located at Rathmines, Swords Village and the nearest public transit station is Rathmines Garda Station.

Bus stations close to Rathmines:

  • Rathmines Garda Station
  • Rathmines Road Upper
  • Swan Centre

Public transit stations close to Swords, Swords Village

Swords is located at Seatown Road, Swords Village and the nearest public transit station is Dublin Street.

Train stations close to Swords:

  • Malahide

Bus stations close to Swords:

  • Dublin Street
  • Swords Main Street
  • Seatown Villas

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rathmines to Swords by bus via 15B, 500 and 41C

To get from Rathmines to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 15B bus from Rathmines Garda Station station to Townsend Street 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 11 min. The ride fare is €6.20.

71min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 15B15B
Bus - 500500
Bus - 41C41C
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Rathmines Garda Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rathmines Garda Station
    ID 1170
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 15B15B
    Wait for bus
    15B
    Merrion Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend Street
    ID 340
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    380 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highfield Green
    ID 4926
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 41C41C
    Wait for bus
    41C
    Swords Manor
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    4 min
  • 9
    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 Rathmines to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 15B, Bus line 500, Bus line 197.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rathmines to Swords?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 15B, Bus line 500, Bus line 41C.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rathmines and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rathmines to Swords?

    The 15B bus line goes from Rathmines Garda Station station near Rathmines in Dublin to Merrion Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Merrion Square station near Swords in Swords Village.

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

    The total travel time between Rathmines in Dublin and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 15B bus from the Rathmines Garda Station stop near Rathmines in Dublin.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Rathmines to Swords?

    The ride from Rathmines to Swords costs €6.20.

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