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

The cheapest way to get from Swords to Castlerock is to train which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swords to Castlerock is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Swords and Castlerock?

No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Castlerock. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Swords and Castlerock?

No, there is no direct train from Swords to Castlerock. However, there are services departing from Malahide and arriving at Castlerock via Drogheda and Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Swords to Castlerock?

The distance between Swords and Castlerock is 177 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swords to Castlerock without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Swords to Castlerock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swords to Castlerock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swords to Castlerock train from?

Swords to Castlerock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.

Train or bus from Swords to Castlerock?

The best way to get from Swords to Castlerock is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Swords to Castlerock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swords to Castlerock train arrive?

Swords to Castlerock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Swords to Castlerock?

Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Castlerock is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Swords to Castlerock.

Where can I stay near Castlerock?

There are 780+ hotels available in Castlerock.

Swords to Castlerock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Swords to Castlerock

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Swords to Castlerock. The best route is Train, a distance of 193.172 km.

Train
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1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Castlerocktrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry
5h 25m
£30–46
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus 785
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Castlerocktrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry
5h 47m
£32–140
Drive 133.9 mi
1. Drive from Swords to Castlerockcar 133.9 mi
2h 48m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
6h 43m

Swords to Castlerock by bus and train

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5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.5 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Swords Pavilions to Castlerock via Malahide Stn, Malahide, Drogheda, and Belfast Great Central in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swords Castle to Castlerock via Airport Zone 15, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, Coleraine Buscentre, and Coleraine in around 6h 43m.

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