There are 6 ways to get from Swords to Bray by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 500 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Swords Pavilions to Eden Quaybus 500 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain Ic / ...
1h 19m€7–9Line 500 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seatown to Eden Quaybus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Cornerstone Churchbus E1
1h 50m€6–7Drive 36.2 km
- Drive from Swords to Braycar 36.2 km
37 min€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swords to Braytaxi 36.2 km
37 min€70–90Train
- Take the train from Malahide to Braytrain Ic / ...
1h 40m€6–9Line 41 bus, train
- Take the bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lowerbus 33 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain Ic / ...
1h 53m€6–8
Swords to Bray by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Bray is to line 41 bus and train which costs €5 - €8 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Bray is to drive which takes 37 min and costs €6 - €10.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Bray. However, there are services departing from Seatown and arriving at Cornerstone Church via D'Olier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Swords to Bray. However, there are services departing from Malahide and arriving at Bray via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Swords and Bray is 41 km. The road distance is 36.2 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Bray without a car is to line 500 bus and train which takes 1h 19m and costs €7 - €10.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Swords to Bray, including transfers.
Swords to Bray bus services, operated by Swords Express, depart from Seatown station.
Swords to Bray train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Malahide station.
The best way to get from Swords to Bray is to line 500 bus and bus which takes 1h 50m and costs €6 - €8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €6 - €10 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Bray, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Seatown to Cornerstone Church via Eden Quay and D'Olier Street in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Malahide to Bray every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 1h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tara Street to Bray
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Malahide to Bray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Tara Street to Bray
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- feedback@swordsexpress.com
- Website
- Swords Express
Bus from Swords Pavilions to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
Bus from Seatown to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swords to Bray bus services, operated by Swords Express, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Swords to Bray train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Bray station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Bray is 36 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Swords to Bray.
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