How to get from Merchant's Quay to Swords by bus?

From Merchant's Quay to Swords by bus

To get from Merchant's Quay to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 783 bus from Winetavern Street station to The Point 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 6 min. The bus schedule from Merchant's Quay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

66min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 783783
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Winetavern Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Winetavern Street
    ID 13627
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 783783
    Wait for bus
    783
    Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Point
    ID 7623
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airside
    ID 7210
    20 min
  • 6
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Rath
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    6 min
  • 8
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merchant's Quay to Swords by bus via 4, 500 and 197

To get from Merchant's Quay to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Four Courts station to Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge 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 6 min. The ride fare is €6.20. The bus schedule from Merchant's Quay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

66min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Four Courts

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Four Courts
    ID 1478
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Monkstown Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge
    ID 273
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    110 m • 2 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
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Public transit directions from Merchant's Quay to Swords

The distance between Merchant's Quay, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 19.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merchant's Quay 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 Merchant's Quay to Swords

To check the bus schedule from Merchant's Quay to Swords using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merchant's Quay) 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 Merchant's Quay to Swords by bus via 4, 500 and 197

To get from Merchant's Quay to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Four Courts station to Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge 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 6 min. The ride fare is €6.20. The bus schedule from Merchant's Quay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

66min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Four Courts

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Four Courts
    ID 1478
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Monkstown Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin City South, O'Connell Bridge
    ID 273
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    110 m • 2 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merchant's Quay to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 783, Bus line 500, Bus line 197.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merchant's Quay to Swords?

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 500, Bus line 197.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merchant's Quay and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merchant's Quay to Swords?

    The 783 bus line goes from Winetavern Street station near Merchant's Quay in Dublin to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station near Swords in Swords Village.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merchant's Quay to Swords by bus?

    The total travel time between Merchant's Quay in Dublin and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merchant's Quay to get to Swords?

    Get on the 783 bus from the Winetavern Street stop near Merchant's Quay in Dublin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merchant's Quay and Swords?

    Get off the bus at the Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 stop, which is closest to Swords in Swords Village.

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