There are 4 ways to get from Rathmines to Swords by tram, bus, taxi, 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.
Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from Charlemont to Westmorelandtram Green
- Take the bus from Eden Quay to Highfield Greenbus 500 / ...
52 min€4–7Drive 17.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Rathmines to Swordscar 17.4 km
20 min€3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathmines to Swordstaxi 17.4 km
20 min€30–40Line 15 bus, line 41 bus
- Take the bus from Cathal Brugha Barracks to Eden Quaybus 14 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Swords Castlebus 33 / ...
1h 24m€6
Rathmines to Swords by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathmines to Swords is to drive which costs €2 - €5 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Rathmines to Swords is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs €30 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathmines to Swords. However, there are services departing from Cathal Brugha Barracks and arriving at Swords Castle via Abbey Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Rathmines and Swords is 19 km. The road distance is 17.4 km.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Swords without a car is to tram and bus which takes 52 min and costs €3 - €7.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Rathmines to Swords, including transfers.
Rathmines to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Cathal Brugha Barracks station.
Rathmines to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmines to Swords is 17 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Rathmines to Swords.
There are 1036+ hotels available in Swords.
What companies run services between Rathmines, Ireland and Swords, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cathal Brugha Barracks to Swords Castle via Eden Quay and Abbey Street Lower in around 1h 24m.
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- info@luas.ie
- Website
- luas.ie
Tram from Charlemont to Westmoreland
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
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- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- feedback@swordsexpress.com
- Website
- swordsexpress.com
Bus from Eden Quay to Highfield Green
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Eden Quay to Highfield Green
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Cathal Brugha Barracks to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey Street Lower to Swords Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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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