There are 2 ways to get from Porthmadog to Swords by car, car ferry, bus, or ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Swords is to drive and car ferry which costs €55 - €75 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Swords is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 28m and costs €55 - €75.
The distance between Porthmadog and Swords is 198 km.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Swords without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Porthmadog to Swords, including transfers.
There are 1026+ hotels available in Swords.
What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Swords, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Swords. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Swords. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Seatown via Bangor Bus Station Stand C, Bodelis, Llys Watling, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 9h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €190–200
- On Foot
- €40–50
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