There are 6 ways to get from RDS Arena to Swords by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 702 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2702
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 to Swords Castle41
1h 6m€12–14Drive 18.5 km
cheapest- Drive from RDS Arena to Swords18.5 km
18 min€4–5Train, line 500 bus
- Take the train from Sandymount to Tara StreetIc / ...
- Take the bus from Sean O'Casey Bridge to Swords Village500 / ...
1h 8m€7Train, line 102 bus
- Take the train from Sandymount to MalahideRe / ...
- Take the bus from Malahide Station to Malahide Road Roundabout102 / ...
1h 18m€6–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from RDS Arena to Swords18.5 km
18 min€30–40Line 4 bus, line 41 bus
- Take the bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Aston Quay4
- Take the bus from Irish Life to Swords Castle41 / ...
1h 35m€6
RDS Arena to Swords by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from RDS Arena to Swords is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from RDS Arena to Swords is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs €30 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from RDS Arena to Swords. However, there are services departing from RDS Ballsbridge and arriving at Swords Castle via Dublin Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between RDS Arena and Swords is 24 km. The road distance is 18.5 km.
The best way to get from RDS Arena to Swords without a car is to line 702 bus and bus which takes 1h 6m and costs €11 - €15.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from RDS Arena to Swords, including transfers.
RDS Arena to Swords bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from RDS Ballsbridge station.
RDS Arena to Swords bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between RDS Arena to Swords is 18 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from RDS Arena to Swords.
There are 1025+ hotels available in Swords.
What companies run services between RDS Arena, Ireland and Swords, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from RDS Arena to Swords Castle via RDS Ballsbridge, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, and Dublin Airport Zone 15 in around 1h 6m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sandymount to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €1–3
Train from Sandymount to Malahide
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–5
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 to Swords Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Aston Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Irish Life to Swords Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 to Swords Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Malahide Station to Malahide Road Roundabout
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- feedback@swordsexpress.com
- Website
- swordsexpress.com
Bus from Sean O'Casey Bridge to Swords Village
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- €30–40
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
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