Bus Carlow to Swords from €16 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlow and Swords takes 2h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h. There is a bus service every few hours from Carlow 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.

2h 20m
Duration: 106 km
Distance: €16
Average price: Hourly
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Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 736

2h 10m

€14–18

Carlow to Swords bus times

Buses run hourly between Carlow and Swords. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Swords at 10:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport Zone 16 and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

2:35 AM → 4:42 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
3:25 AM → 5:42 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

2:35 AM → 4:42 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
3:25 AM → 5:42 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

2:35 AM → 4:42 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
3:25 AM → 5:42 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

2:35 AM → 4:42 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
3:25 AM → 5:42 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

2:35 AM → 4:42 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
3:25 AM → 5:42 AM
2h 17m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Carlow to Swords.

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Distance: 105.9 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Swords, Ireland?

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16 every 2 hours. Tickets cost €11–15 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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Carlow to Swords buses

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