The average bus between Rathgar and Swords takes 1h 33m and the fastest bus takes 1h. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Rathgar 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 15 minutes between Rathgar and Swords. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Rathgar is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Swords at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 23m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Rathgar 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 Rathgar to Swords. However, there are services departing from Rathgar station and arriving at Swords station via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Rathgar to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Orwell Mews station.
Rathgar to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Swords Castle station.
The distance between Rathgar and Swords is 16.9 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a bus from Orwell Mews to Swords Castle via Eden Quay and Abbey St Lower in around 1h 32m.