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 £16 - £18 and takes 2h 49m.

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 31m 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 Grand Central Bus Stand 11 via Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Swords to Belfast?

The distance between Swords and Belfast is 103 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 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m 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 Translink, depart from Dublin Airport T1 station.

Train or bus from Swords to Belfast?

The best way to get from Swords to Belfast is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Swords to Belfast bus arrive?

Swords to Belfast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Bus Stand 11 station.

Can I drive from Swords to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Belfast is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Swords to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1262+ 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 T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1 / ...
2h 48m
Bus via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street785
2h 49m
£16–18
Train
1. Take the train from Malahide to DroghedaIc / ...
2. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3h 4m
£18–28
Drive 94.6 mi
1. Drive from Swords to Belfast94.6 mi
1h 31m
£23–34
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swords Castle to Five Lamps43
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3h 17m
£19–27

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swords to Belfast.

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Distance: 102.3 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

Translink operates a bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11 every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterside to Belfast Grand Central via Malahide Station, Malahide, and Drogheda in around 3h 4m.

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