How to get from Dublin Zoo to Swords by bus?

From Dublin Zoo to Swords by bus

To get from Dublin Zoo to Swords in Swords Village, take the 11 bus from Phoenix Park station to O'Connell Street Lower station. Next, take the 500 bus from Eden Quay station to Swords Main Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The bus schedule from Dublin Zoo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

81min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Bus - 500500
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Phoenix Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Phoenix Park
    ID 807
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Sandyford B.D.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    O'Connell Street Lower
    ID 271
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swords Main Street
    ID 3678
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dublin Zoo to Swords by bus and light rail

To get from Dublin Zoo to Swords in Swords Village, take the RED light rail from Heuston station to Busáras station. Next, take the 43 bus from Outside Connolly Station 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 Dublin Zoo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

85min€2.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 4343
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Heuston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    1.17 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Busáras
    ID 998122
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Outside Connolly Station
    ID 497
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Swords Bus.Pk
  • 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 Dublin Zoo to Swords

The distance between Dublin Zoo, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 22.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin Zoo 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 Dublin Zoo to Swords

To check the bus schedule from Dublin Zoo to Swords using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dublin Zoo) 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.

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From Dublin Zoo to Swords by bus and light rail

To get from Dublin Zoo to Swords in Swords Village, take the RED light rail from Heuston station to Busáras station. Next, take the 43 bus from Outside Connolly Station 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 Dublin Zoo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

85min€2.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 4343
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Heuston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    1.17 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Busáras
    ID 998122
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Outside Connolly Station
    ID 497
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Swords Bus.Pk
  • 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 Dublin Zoo to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 500.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dublin Zoo to Swords?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Bus line 43.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dublin Zoo and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dublin Zoo to Swords?

    The 11 bus line goes from Phoenix Park station near Dublin Zoo in Dublin to Sandyford B.D. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sandyford B.D. station near Swords in Swords Village.

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

    The total travel time between Dublin Zoo in Dublin and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 11 bus from the Phoenix Park stop near Dublin Zoo in Dublin.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sandyford B.D. stop, which is closest to Swords in Swords Village.

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