The average bus between Thurles and Swords takes 4h 8m and the fastest bus takes 3h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thurles 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 3 times a day between Thurles and Swords. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurles is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Swords at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Kellyville Park and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 38m • 2 changes

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4h 33m • 2 changes

3h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Thurles 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 Thurles to Swords. However, there are services departing from Thurles station and arriving at Swords station via Kellyville Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Thurles to Swords bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Swords bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
The distance between Thurles and Swords is 137.5 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a bus from Thurles to Swords Castle via Kellyville Park, Portlaoise JFL Ave, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 15 in around 3h 57m.