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

The cheapest way to get from Bushmills to Swords is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 3m.

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 38m and costs €35 - €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 Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Bushmills to Swords?

The distance between Bushmills and Swords is 257 km. The road distance is 224.7 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 4h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m 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 4h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Bushmills to Swords bus arrive?

Bushmills to Swords bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegall Square North station.

Can I drive from Bushmills to Swords?

Yes, the driving distance between Bushmills to Swords is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Bushmills to Swords.

Where can I stay near Swords?

There are 1028+ hotels available in Swords.

Bushmills to Swords - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 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 Donegall Square Northbus 221
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4h 47m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain 1_Gc->Dn
6h 3m
€31–45
Drive 224.7 km
1. Drive from Bushmills to Swordscar 224.7 km
2h 38m
€40–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain 2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
7h 3m
€32–43

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Map of how to get from Bushmills to Swords.

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Distance: 256.6 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Bushmills War Memorial to Swords Castle via Donegall Square North, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 15 in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bushmills War Memorial to Seatown via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Drogheda Macbride, and Drogheda MacBride Station in around 6h 3m.

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