How to get from Ranelagh to Swords by bus and light rail?

From Ranelagh to Swords by bus and light rail

To get from Ranelagh to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN light rail from Ranelagh station to Westmoreland 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 7 min. The ride fare is €6.20.

67min€6.20
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - GREENGREEN
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Ranelagh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ranelagh
    ID 998027
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    Broombridge
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westmoreland
    ID 998079
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    220 m • 3 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

Alternative route from Ranelagh to Swords by bus and light rail via GREEN and 500

To get from Ranelagh to Swords in Swords Village, take the GREEN light rail from Ranelagh station to Westmoreland 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 10 min. The ride fare is €5.50.

70min€5.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - GREENGREEN
Bus - 500500
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Ranelagh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ranelagh
    ID 998027
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    Broombridge
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westmoreland
    ID 998079
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    220 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
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Public transit directions from Ranelagh to Swords

The distance between Ranelagh, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 21.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ranelagh to Swords by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swords Village – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ranelagh

Ranelagh is located at Ranelagh, Swords Village and the nearest public transit station is Ranelagh.

Bus stations close to Ranelagh:

  • Ranelagh
  • Ranelagh Luas
  • Oakley Road

Public transit stations close to Swords, Swords Village

Swords is located at Seatown Road, Swords Village and the nearest public transit station is North Street.

Train stations close to Swords:

  • Malahide

Bus stations close to Swords:

  • North Street
  • Seatown Villas
  • Swords Castle

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ranelagh to Swords by bus and light rail via GREEN and 500

To get from Ranelagh to Swords in Swords Village, take the GREEN light rail from Ranelagh station to Westmoreland 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 10 min. The ride fare is €5.50.

70min€5.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - GREENGREEN
Bus - 500500
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Ranelagh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ranelagh
    ID 998027
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - GREEN
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN
    Broombridge
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westmoreland
    ID 998079
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    220 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ranelagh to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Light Rail line GREEN, Bus line 500, Bus line 197.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Light Rail line GREEN, Bus line 500.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Ranelagh and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Ranelagh to Swords?

    The GREEN light rail line goes from Ranelagh station near Ranelagh in Dublin to Broombridge station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Broombridge station near Swords in Swords Village.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ranelagh to Swords by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Ranelagh in Dublin and Swords in Swords Village by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Ranelagh to get to Swords?

    Get on the GREEN light rail from the Ranelagh station near Ranelagh in Dublin.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Ranelagh and Swords?

    Get off the light rail at the Broombridge stop, which is closest to Swords in Swords Village.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Ranelagh to Swords?

    The ride from Ranelagh to Swords costs €6.20.

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