There are 5 ways to get from RDS Arena to Swords by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 4 bus, line 500 bus
best- Take the bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Aston Quaybus 4 / ...
- Take the bus from Eden Quay to Seatownbus 500 / ...
1h 12m€8Drive 18.5 km
cheapest- Drive from RDS Arena to Swordscar 18.5 km
18 min€4–5Train
- Take the train from Sandymount to Malahidetrain Ic / ...
1h 15m€6–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from RDS Arena to Swordstaxi 18.5 km
18 min€30–40Bus, line 41 bus
- Take the bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Mountjoy Squarebus 7 / ...
- Take the bus from Mountjoy Sq West to Swords Castlebus 33 / ...
1h 29m€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 Seatown via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from RDS Arena to Swords. However, there are services departing from Sandymount and arriving at Malahide via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between RDS Arena and Swords is 23 km. The road distance is 18.5 km.
The best way to get from RDS Arena to Swords without a car is to line 4 bus and line 500 bus which takes 1h 12m and costs €8.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from RDS Arena to Swords, including transfers.
RDS Arena to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from RDS Ballsbridge station.
RDS Arena to Swords train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sandymount station.
The best way to get from RDS Arena to Swords is to line 4 bus and line 500 bus which takes 1h 12m and costs €8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €5 - €8 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between RDS Arena, Ireland and Swords, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from RDS Arena to Seatown via RDS Ballsbridge, Aston Quay, and Eden Quay in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Sandymount to Malahide every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2–5 and the journey takes 41 min.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sandymount to Malahide
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–5
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
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 RDS Ballsbridge to Mountjoy Square
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Mountjoy Sq West to Swords Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- feedback@swordsexpress.com
- Website
- swordsexpress.com
Bus from Eden Quay to Seatown
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- https://www.swordsexpress.com/Timetable/
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- €30–40
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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More Questions & Answers
RDS Arena to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Aston Quay station.
RDS Arena to Swords train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Malahide 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.
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