How to get from Arklow to Swords by bus?

From Arklow to Swords by bus

To get from Arklow to Swords in Swords Village, take the 740 bus from Arklow station to Dublin Airport Zone 14 station. Next, take the 41 bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The bus schedule from Arklow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

143min
Bus - 740740
Bus - 4141
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arklow
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Dublin Airport Zone 14
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 14
    ID 12606
    105 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport Zone 15
    ID 7348
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Swords Manor
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arklow to Swords by bus via 740 and 500

To get from Arklow to Swords in Swords Village, take the 740 bus from Arklow station to Ifsc Custom House Quays station. Next, take the 500 bus from Ifsc Custom House Quays station to Seatown Villas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The bus schedule from Arklow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

143min
Bus - 740740
Bus - 500500
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arklow
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Dublin Airport Zone 14
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ifsc Custom House Quays
    ID 2498
    85 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seatown Villas
    ID 4433
    29 min
  • 6
    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 Arklow to Swords

The distance between Arklow, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 86.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arklow 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 Arklow to Swords

To check the bus schedule from Arklow to Swords using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arklow) 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 Arklow to Swords by bus via 740 and 500

To get from Arklow to Swords in Swords Village, take the 740 bus from Arklow station to Ifsc Custom House Quays station. Next, take the 500 bus from Ifsc Custom House Quays station to Seatown Villas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The bus schedule from Arklow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

143min
Bus - 740740
Bus - 500500
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arklow
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Dublin Airport Zone 14
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ifsc Custom House Quays
    ID 2498
    85 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seatown Villas
    ID 4433
    29 min
  • 6
    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 Arklow to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 740, Bus line 41.

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

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 740, Bus line 500.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arklow and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arklow to Swords?

    The 740 bus line goes from Dublin Airport Zone 14 station near Arklow in Arklow to Dublin Airport Zone 14 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dublin Airport Zone 14 station near Swords in Swords Village.

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

    The total travel time between Arklow in Arklow and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 2 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the 740 bus from the Dublin Airport Zone 14 stop near Arklow in Arklow.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dublin Airport Zone 14 stop, which is closest to Swords in Swords Village.

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