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How to get from Merrion Square West to Swords by bus?

From Merrion Square West to Swords by bus

To get from Merrion Square West to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 23 bus from Clare Street station to Westmoreland 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 58 min. The ride fare is €6.20.

58min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Clare Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clare Street
    ID 494
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Charlestown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westmoreland Street
    ID 317
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    210 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 Merrion Square West to Swords by bus via 500 and 197

To get from Merrion Square West to Swords in Swords Village, take the 500 bus from Custom House Quay station to Airside station. Next, take the 197 bus from Airside station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is €5.50.

49min€5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Custom House Quay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Custom House Quay
    ID 2499
    920 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airside
    ID 7210
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Rath
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    6 min
  • 6
    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 Merrion Square West to Swords

The distance between Merrion Square West, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 19.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrion Square West to Swords by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Swords Village – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Merrion Square West

Merrion Square West is located at Merrion Square West, Swords Village and the nearest public transit station is Merrion Square West.

Train stations close to Merrion Square West:

  • Dublin Pearse

Bus stations close to Merrion Square West:

  • Merrion Square West
  • Merrion Square
  • Merrion Square North

Public transit stations close to Swords, Swords Village

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

Train stations close to Swords:

  • Malahide

Bus stations close to Swords:

  • Dublin Street
  • Swords Main Street
  • Fingal Co Co

Alternative route from Merrion Square West to Swords by bus via 500 and 197

To get from Merrion Square West to Swords in Swords Village, take the 500 bus from Custom House Quay station to Airside station. Next, take the 197 bus from Airside station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is €5.50.

49min€5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Custom House Quay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Custom House Quay
    ID 2499
    920 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Ormond Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airside
    ID 7210
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Rath
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    6 min
  • 6
    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 Merrion Square West to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line 500, Bus line 197.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrion Square West to Swords?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 500, Bus line 197.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrion Square West and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrion Square West to Swords?

    The 23 bus line goes from Clare Street station near Merrion Square West in Dublin to Charlestown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Charlestown station near Swords in Swords Village.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrion Square West to Swords by bus?

    The total travel time between Merrion Square West in Dublin and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrion Square West to get to Swords?

    Get on the 23 bus from the Clare Street stop near Merrion Square West in Dublin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrion Square West and Swords?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Merrion Square West to Swords?

    The ride from Merrion Square West to Swords costs €6.20.