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

The cheapest way to get from Swords to Belfast is to bus which costs £15 - £20 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swords to Belfast is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Swords and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Europa Bus Centre via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Swords to Belfast?

The distance between Swords and Belfast is 102 miles. The road distance is 95.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swords to Belfast without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs £15 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Swords to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swords to Belfast bus from?

Swords to Belfast bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Train or bus from Swords to Belfast?

The best way to get from Swords to Belfast is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs £15 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Swords to Belfast bus arrive?

Swords to Belfast bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Can I drive from Swords to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Belfast is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Swords to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1281+ hotels available in Belfast.

Swords to Belfast - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 43 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Swords to Belfast by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2h 52m
£15–20
Train
1. Take the train from Malahide to Droghedatrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central / ...
3h 18m
£15–23
Drive 94.6 mi
1. Drive from Swords to Belfastcar 94.6 mi
1h 32m
£23–34
Bus via Grand Central Station Stand 11
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
2h 52m
£19–122
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swords Castle to Five Lampsbus 43
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
3h 25m
£15–21

Swords to Belfast by bus

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Distance: 101.1 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

Aircoach operates a bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre hourly. Tickets cost £13–18 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterside to Belfast Great Central via Malahide Station, Malahide, and Drogheda Macbride in around 3h 18m.

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