How to get from Riverside to Swords by bus?

From Riverside to Swords by bus

To get from Riverside to Swords in Swords Village, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 109X bus from Riverside station to Kells station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109A bus and finally take the 197 bus from Saint John's Wood Court station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is €5.10. The bus schedule from Riverside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

115min€5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 109X109X
Bus - 109A109A
Bus - 197197
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Riverside
    ID 101701
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109X109X
    Wait for bus
    109X
    Dublin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kells
    ID 135391
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 109A109A
    Wait for bus
    109A
    Dublin Airport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint John's Wood Court
    ID 101041
    56 min
  • 6
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    Airside
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3689
    26 min
  • 8
    Walk to Swords
    Walk to
    Swords
    Seatown Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Riverside to Swords by bus via 109X and 41

To get from Riverside to Swords in Swords Village, take the 109X bus from Riverside station to Dublin Busáras station. Next, take the 41 bus from Dublin, Lower Gardiner Street station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is €3.55. The bus schedule from Riverside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

141min€3.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 109X109X
Bus - 4141
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Riverside
    ID 101701
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109X109X
    Wait for bus
    109X
    Dublin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin Busáras
    ID 135001
    79 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin, Lower Gardiner Street
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Swords Manor
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    51 min
  • 7
    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 Riverside to Swords

The distance between Riverside, Swords Village and Swords, Swords Village is approximately 70.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside 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 Riverside to Swords

To check the bus schedule from Riverside to Swords using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Riverside) 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 Riverside to Swords by bus via 109X and 41

To get from Riverside to Swords in Swords Village, take the 109X bus from Riverside station to Dublin Busáras station. Next, take the 41 bus from Dublin, Lower Gardiner Street station to Fingal Co Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is €3.55. The bus schedule from Riverside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Swords on the Moovit app.

141min€3.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 109X109X
Bus - 4141
Walk to Swords
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Riverside
    ID 101701
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109X109X
    Wait for bus
    109X
    Dublin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin Busáras
    ID 135001
    79 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin, Lower Gardiner Street
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Swords Manor
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fingal Co Co
    ID 3679
    51 min
  • 7
    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 Riverside to Swords?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 109X, Bus line 109A, Bus line 197.

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

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 109X, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Swords?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Riverside to Swords?

    The 109X bus line goes from Riverside station near Riverside in Kells to Dublin station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dublin station near Swords in Swords Village.

  • How long does it take to travel from Riverside to Swords by bus?

    The total travel time between Riverside in Kells and Swords in Swords Village by bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Riverside to get to Swords?

    Get on the 109X bus from the Riverside stop near Riverside in Kells.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Riverside and Swords?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Riverside to Swords?

    The ride from Riverside to Swords costs €5.10.

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