The average bus between Athy and Swords takes 2h 25m and the fastest bus takes 1h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athy to Swords. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Athy and Swords. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athy is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Swords at 5:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Naas and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Athy to Swords? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Swords. However, there are services departing from Athy station and arriving at Swords station via Naas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Athy to Swords bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Swords bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.
The distance between Athy and Swords is 72.8 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a bus from Athy to Swords Castle via Naas, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport Zone 15 in around 2h 13m.