Ballymena to Swords Buses

Ballymena to Swords buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballymena and Swords takes 4h 3m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena 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.

4h 3m
Duration: 211 km
Distance: €34
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfastbus 218 / ...
Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...

4h 21m

€15–141

Ballymena to Swords bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Ballymena and Swords. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Swords at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulster University Belfast and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

1:30 PM → 5:07 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
4:15 PM → 7:59 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
5:30 PM → 9:45 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
6:30 PM → 12:15 AM
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5h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 3m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 2:25 PM
4h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 4:00 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 6:58 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
4:15 PM → 8:42 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymena 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.

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Ballymena to Swords bus times

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

1:30 PM → 5:07 PM

4:15 PM → 7:59 PM

5:30 PM → 9:45 PM

6:30 PM → 12:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:55 AM

7:00 AM → 10:52 AM

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM

8:30 AM → 12:12 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:55 AM

7:00 AM → 10:52 AM

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM

8:30 AM → 12:12 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:55 AM

7:00 AM → 10:52 AM

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM

8:30 AM → 12:12 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:55 AM

7:00 AM → 10:52 AM

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM

8:30 AM → 12:12 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:03 AM

8:00 AM → 12:03 PM

9:00 AM → 1:01 PM

9:30 AM → 2:25 PM

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:02 PM

11:30 AM → 4:00 PM

2:30 PM → 6:58 PM

4:15 PM → 8:42 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Swords, Ireland?

Bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfast

Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2

Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2

Bus trips from Ballymena

Bus trips to Swords

Alternative transport options

6:30 PM → 12:15 AM
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