There are 7 ways to get from Swords to Dalkey by bus, train, taxi, 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.
Line 500 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Swords Village to S O'Casey Brbus 500 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Dalkeytrain Ic / ...
1h 7m€6–8Line 43 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swords Castle to Marino Martbus 43
- Take the train from Clontarf Road to Dalkeytrain Ic / ...
1h 20m€5–7Line 102 bus, train
- Take the bus from Swords Pavilions to Malahide Stnbus 102 / ...
- Take the train from Malahide to Dalkeytrain Ic / ...
1h 24m€5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swords to Dalkeytaxi 28.3 km
31 min€45–55Drive 28.3 km
- Drive from Swords to Dalkeycar 28.3 km
31 min€5–7Line 102 bus, train via Sutton Stn
- Take the bus from Swords Village to Sutton Stnbus 102
- Take the train from Sutton to Dalkeytrain Ic / ...
1h 47m€5–7Bus, line 702 bus
- Take the bus from Swords Castle to Airport Zone 15bus 41
- Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Dalkey Villagebus 702
1h 49m€10–14
Swords to Dalkey by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Dalkey is to line 43 bus and train which costs €4 - €7 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Dalkey is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs €45 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Dalkey Village via Terminal 2 Zone 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Swords and Dalkey is 32 km. The road distance is 28.3 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Dalkey without a car is to line 500 bus and train which takes 1h 7m and costs €6 - €9.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Swords to Dalkey, including transfers.
Swords to Dalkey bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Swords Castle station.
Swords to Dalkey bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Airport Zone 15 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Dalkey is 28 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Swords to Dalkey.
There are 1141+ hotels available in Dalkey.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Dalkey, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Swords Castle to Dalkey Village via Airport Zone 15 and Terminal 2 Zone 20 in around 1h 49m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tara Street to Dalkey
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Clontarf Road to Dalkey
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Malahide to Dalkey
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–6
Train from Sutton to Dalkey
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- feedback@swordsexpress.com
- Website
- swordsexpress.com
Bus from Swords Village to S O'Casey Br
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- https://www.swordsexpress.com/Timetable/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Swords Castle to Marino Mart
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Swords Castle to Airport Zone 15
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Swords Pavilions to Malahide Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Swords Village to Sutton Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Swords Castle to Airport Zone 15
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Dalkey Village
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
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