What is the cheapest way to get from Bushmills to Swords?

The cheapest way to get from Bushmills to Swords is to train and bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bushmills to Swords?

The fastest way to get from Bushmills to Swords is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Bushmills and Swords?

No, there is no direct bus from Bushmills to Swords. However, there are services departing from Bushmills War Memorial and arriving at Swords Castle via Queens Square, Grand Central Station and Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Bushmills to Swords?

The distance between Bushmills and Swords is 258 km. The road distance is 224.5 km.

How do I travel from Bushmills to Swords without a car?

The best way to get from Bushmills to Swords without a car is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bushmills to Swords?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Bushmills to Swords, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bushmills to Swords bus from?

Bushmills to Swords bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Bushmills War Memorial station.

Train or bus from Bushmills to Swords?

The best way to get from Bushmills to Swords is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Malahide Stn, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Bushmills to Swords bus arrive?

Bushmills to Swords bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bushmills to Swords?

Yes, the driving distance between Bushmills to Swords is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Bushmills to Swords.

Where can I stay near Swords?

There are 1189+ hotels available in Swords.

Bushmills to Swords - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bushmills to Swords by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bushmills War Memorial to Laganside Bus Stationbus 221
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
5h 19m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
6h 59m
€32–43
Train via Malahide Stn
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
5h 44m
€37–52
Drive 224.5 km
1. Drive from Bushmills to Swordscar 224.5 km
2h 37m
€41–58
Train
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
5h 46m
€43–60

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Map of how to get from Bushmills to Swords.

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Distance: 258.3 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Bushmills, Northern Ireland and Swords, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Bushmills War Memorial to Swords Castle via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 10, Grand Central Station, Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Airport Zone 15 in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bushmills Primary School to Malahide Rd Rnbt via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Drogheda, Malahide, and Malahide Stn in around 5h 44m.

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