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How to get from Rathmines Garda Station to Swords by bus?

From Rathmines Garda Station to Swords by bus

To get from Rathmines Garda Station to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 65 bus from Rathmines Garda Station station to Poolbeg Street 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. The bus schedule from Rathmines Garda Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

67min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6565
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Rathmines Garda Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rathmines Garda Station
    ID 1170
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Poolbeg St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Poolbeg Street
    ID 7564
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    360 m • 5 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 Rathmines Garda Station to Swords by bus via 15B, 500 and 197

To get from Rathmines Garda Station to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 15B bus from Rathmines Garda Station station to Townsend Street 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 10 min. The ride fare is €6.20. The bus schedule from Rathmines Garda Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

70min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 15B15B
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Rathmines Garda Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rathmines Garda Station
    ID 1170
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 15B15B
    Wait for bus
    15B
    Merrion Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend Street
    ID 340
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    380 m • 6 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 Rathmines Garda Station to Swords

The distance between Rathmines Garda Station, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 21.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rathmines Garda Station 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 Rathmines Garda Station to Swords

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

Alternative route from Rathmines Garda Station to Swords by bus via 15B, 500 and 197

To get from Rathmines Garda Station to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 15B bus from Rathmines Garda Station station to Townsend Street 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 10 min. The ride fare is €6.20. The bus schedule from Rathmines Garda Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

70min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 15B15B
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Rathmines Garda Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rathmines Garda Station
    ID 1170
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 15B15B
    Wait for bus
    15B
    Merrion Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend Street
    ID 340
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    380 m • 6 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 Rathmines Garda Station to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 65, Bus line 500, Bus line 197.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rathmines Garda Station to Swords?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 15B, Bus line 500, Bus line 197.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rathmines Garda Station and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rathmines Garda Station to Swords?

    The 65 bus line goes from Rathmines Garda Station station near Rathmines Garda Station in Dublin to Poolbeg St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Poolbeg St station near Swords in Swords Village.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rathmines Garda Station to Swords by bus?

    The total travel time between Rathmines Garda Station in Dublin and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rathmines Garda Station to get to Swords?

    Get on the 65 bus from the Rathmines Garda Station stop near Rathmines Garda Station in Dublin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rathmines Garda Station and Swords?

    Get off the bus at the Poolbeg St stop, which is closest to Swords in Swords Village.

  • How much is the bus fare from Rathmines Garda Station to Swords?

    The ride from Rathmines Garda Station to Swords costs €6.20.