How to get from Northgate Street to Swords by bus and train?

From Northgate Street to Swords by bus and train

To get from Northgate Street to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 500 bus from Eden Quay station to Seatown Villas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The bus and train schedule from Northgate Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

141min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 44
Bus - 500500
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Monkstown Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge
    ID 273
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seatown Villas
    ID 4433
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Northgate Street to Swords by bus, light rail and train

To get from Northgate Street to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the 500 bus from Eden Quay station to Seatown Villas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The bus and train schedule from Northgate Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

141min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 500500
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Abbey Street
    ID 998021
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seatown Villas
    ID 4433
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northgate Street to Swords

The distance between Northgate Street, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 152.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northgate Street to Swords by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swords Village – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Northgate Street to Swords

To check the bus and train schedule from Northgate Street to Swords using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Northgate Street) and destination (Swords), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train schedules.

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From Northgate Street to Swords by bus, light rail and train

To get from Northgate Street to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the 500 bus from Eden Quay station to Seatown Villas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The bus and train schedule from Northgate Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

141min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 500500
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Abbey Street
    ID 998021
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seatown Villas
    ID 4433
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Northgate Street to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Bus line 4, Bus line 500.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Northgate Street to Swords?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Light Rail line RED, Bus line 500.

  • Is there a direct train between Northgate Street and Swords?

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

  • Which train line goes from Northgate Street to Swords?

    The RAIL train line goes from Athlone station near Northgate Street in Athlone to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Dublin Heuston station near Swords in Swords Village.

  • How long does it take to travel from Northgate Street to Swords by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Northgate Street in Athlone and Swords in Swords Village by train and bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Northgate Street to get to Swords?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Athlone station near Northgate Street in Athlone.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Northgate Street and Swords?

    Get off the train at the Dublin Heuston stop, which is closest to Swords in Swords Village.

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