The average bus between Portrush and Swords takes 6h 43m and the fastest bus takes 5h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portrush 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 every 4 hours between Portrush and Swords. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Swords at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Portrush 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 Portrush to Swords. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Swords station via Laganside Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Portrush to Swords bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Swords bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
The distance between Portrush and Swords is 196.2 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Swords Castle via Coleraine Buscentre, Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 15 in around 6h 32m.