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

From Merrion Square South to Swords by bus

To get from Merrion Square South to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 23 bus from Merrion Square South 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 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is €6.20.

61min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - 500500
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Merrion Square South

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrion Square South
    ID 7391
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Charlestown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westmoreland Street
    ID 317
    11 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 South to Swords by bus via 23, 500 and 41C

To get from Merrion Square South to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 23 bus from Merrion Square South station to Westmoreland Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 41C bus from Highfield Green station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is €6.20.

62min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - 500500
Bus - 41C41C
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Merrion Square South

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrion Square South
    ID 7391
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Charlestown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westmoreland Street
    ID 317
    11 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
    Highfield Green
    ID 4926
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 41C41C
    Wait for bus
    41C
    Swords Manor
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    4 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 Merrion Square South to Swords

The distance between Merrion Square South, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 20.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrion Square South 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 South

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

Train stations close to Merrion Square South:

  • Dublin Pearse

Bus stations close to Merrion Square South:

  • Merrion Square South
  • Merrion Square West
  • Merrion Street

Public transit stations close to Swords, Swords Village

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

Train stations close to Swords:

  • Malahide

Bus stations close to Swords:

  • Swords Main Street
  • Dublin Street
  • Fingal Co Co

Alternative route from Merrion Square South to Swords by bus via 23, 500 and 41C

To get from Merrion Square South to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 23 bus from Merrion Square South station to Westmoreland Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 41C bus from Highfield Green station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is €6.20.

62min€6.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - 500500
Bus - 41C41C
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Merrion Square South

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrion Square South
    ID 7391
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Charlestown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westmoreland Street
    ID 317
    11 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
    Highfield Green
    ID 4926
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 41C41C
    Wait for bus
    41C
    Swords Manor
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    4 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 Merrion Square South to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line 500, Bus line 197.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line 500, Bus line 41C.

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

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

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

    The 23 bus line goes from Merrion Square South station near Merrion Square South 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 South to Swords by bus?

    The total travel time between Merrion Square South in Dublin and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the 23 bus from the Merrion Square South stop near Merrion Square South in Dublin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrion Square South 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 South to Swords?

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