There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Swords by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 41 bus
best- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Swords Castlebus 33 / ...
2h 8m€11–15Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Naasbus 130 / ...
- Take the bus from Naas to Airport Zone 16bus 726
2h 14m€11–15Drive 83.5 km
- Drive from Athy to Swordscar 83.5 km
1h 4m€14–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Swordstaxi 83.5 km
1h 4m€120–150
Athy to Swords by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Swords is to train and line 41 bus which costs €11 - €15 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Swords is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Swords. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Swords Castle via Naas and Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Athy and Swords is 90 km. The road distance is 83.5 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Swords without a car is to train and line 41 bus which takes 2h 8m and costs €11 - €15.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Athy to Swords, including transfers.
Athy to Swords bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Swords bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Naas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Swords is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Athy to Swords.
There are 1187+ hotels available in Swords.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Swords, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athy to Swords Castle via Naas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 15 in around 2h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Swords Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Athy to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Athy to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Naas to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
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