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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Swords is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Swords is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Swords?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Swords. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Swords Castle via Coleraine Buscentre, Bedford Street, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Portrush to Swords?

The distance between Portrush and Swords is 271 km. The road distance is 220.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Swords without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Portrush to Swords, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Swords bus from?

Portrush to Swords bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Train or bus from Portrush to Swords?

The best way to get from Portrush to Swords is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Portrush to Swords bus arrive?

Portrush to Swords bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Can I drive from Portrush to Swords?

Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Swords is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Portrush to Swords.

Where can I stay near Swords?

There are 1037+ hotels available in Swords.

Portrush to Swords - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 101 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Portrush to Swords by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Portrush to Newry0
2. Take the train from Newry to Drogheda Macbride1 Gc->Dn / ...
5h 14m
€32–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Street218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
6h 32m
Drive 220.2 km
1. Drive from Portrush to Swords220.2 km
2h 45m
€39–56
Train, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central0
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbride0
3. Take the bus from Drogheda MacBride Station to Seatown101
5h 19m
€36–54

Portrush to Swords by train and bus

1Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portrush to Swords.

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Distance: 270.7 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Portrush to Seatown via Newry, Drogheda Macbride, and Drogheda MacBride Station in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Swords Castle via Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Bedford Street, Grand Central Bus Stand 14, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 15 in around 6h 32m.

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