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

The cheapest way to get from Swords to Belfast is to bus via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h 51m.

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 £22 - £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 Glengall Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

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 via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 which takes 2h 51m and costs £11 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m 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 Dublin Express, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.

Train or bus from Swords to Belfast?

The best way to get from Swords to Belfast is to bus via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 which takes 2h 51m and costs £11 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Swords to Belfast bus arrive?

Swords to Belfast bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street 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 1254+ 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 via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
best
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Streetbus 785
2h 51m
£11–17
Train
1. Take the train from Malahide to Droghedatrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
3h 15m
£15–23
Drive 94.6 mi
1. Drive from Swords to Belfastcar 94.6 mi
1h 32m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3h 1m
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 Rail
3h 25m
£15–21

Swords to Belfast by bus

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Distance: 101.1 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

Dublin Express operates a bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street hourly. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterside to Belfast Great Central via Malahide Station, Malahide, and Drogheda Macbride in around 3h 15m.

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