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How to get fromSwords to Dundalkby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Swords to Dundalk by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 43 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Swords Castle to Five Lampsbus bus 43
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    2h 1m
    €15–21

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Malahide to Dundalktrain train Re / ...
    2h 22m
    €9–13

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swords Castle to Airport Zone 15bus bus 41
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus 100X
    2h 5m
    €17–23

  4. Drive 68.7 km

    1. Drive from Swords to Dundalkcar car 68.7 km
    42 min
    €12–17

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swords to Dundalktaxi taxi 68.7 km
    42 min
    €100–130

  6. Line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seatown to Peter & Paul Churchbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Balbriggan to Dundalktrain train Re / ...
    2h 19m
    €16–23

  7. Line 41 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Swords Castle to Drumcondra Stnbus bus 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Drumcondra Stn to Marshes Shop Cntrbus bus 900 / ...
    2h 26m
    €12

Swords to Dundalk by bus and train

Calendar199Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105 km
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Swords Castle to Stapleton Place via Airport Zone 13 in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Malahide to Dundalk every 3 hours. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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