How to get from River Forest to Swords by bus?

From River Forest to Swords by bus

To get from River Forest to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L54 bus from River Forest station to Leixlip Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT 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 15 min. The bus schedule from River Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

75min
Bus - L54L54
Bus - MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORTMAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT
Bus - 4141
Walk to Swords
Leaves from River Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    River Forest
  • 2
    Bus - L54L54
    Wait for bus
    L54
    Red Cow Luas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leixlip Road
    ID 3949
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORTMAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT
    Wait for bus
    MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT
    Zone 16
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin Airport
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 15
    ID 7348
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Swords Manor
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from River Forest to Swords by bus via L58, MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT and 41

To get from River Forest to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L58 bus from River Forest station to Leixlip Main St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT 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 22 min. The bus schedule from River Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

82min
Bus - L58L58
Bus - MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORTMAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT
Bus - 4141
Walk to Swords
Leaves from River Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    River Forest
  • 2
    Bus - L58L58
    Wait for bus
    L58
    Hazelhatch Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leixlip Main St
    ID 3958
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leixlip, Leixlip Village
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORTMAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT
    Wait for bus
    MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT
    Zone 16
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin Airport
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 15
    ID 7348
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Swords Manor
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    15 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 River Forest to Swords

The distance between River Forest, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 31.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Forest 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 River Forest to Swords

To check the bus schedule from River Forest to Swords using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (River Forest) 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 River Forest to Swords by bus via L58, MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT and 41

To get from River Forest to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L58 bus from River Forest station to Leixlip Main St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT 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 22 min. The bus schedule from River Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

82min
Bus - L58L58
Bus - MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORTMAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT
Bus - 4141
Walk to Swords
Leaves from River Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    River Forest
  • 2
    Bus - L58L58
    Wait for bus
    L58
    Hazelhatch Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leixlip Main St
    ID 3958
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leixlip, Leixlip Village
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORTMAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT
    Wait for bus
    MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT
    Zone 16
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin Airport
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 15
    ID 7348
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Swords Manor
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    15 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 River Forest to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line L54, Bus line MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT, Bus line 41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from River Forest to Swords?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line L58, Bus line MAYNOOTH, STRAFFAN ROAD - DUBLIN AIRPORT, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct bus between River Forest and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from River Forest to Swords?

    The L54 bus line goes from Red Cow Luas station near River Forest in Leixlip to Leixlip Road station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Leixlip Road station near Swords in Swords Village.

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

    The total travel time between River Forest in Leixlip and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the L54 bus from the Red Cow Luas stop near River Forest in Leixlip.

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

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

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