There are 5 ways to get from Swords to Kilmainham Gaol by bus, tram, taxi, or car
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Line 500 bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Highfield Green to Sean O'Casey Bridgebus 500 / ...
- Take the tram from George's Dock to Suir Roadtram Red
57 min€5–6Drive 17.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Swords to Kilmainham Gaolcar 17.6 km
19 min€3–5Line 500 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Seatown to Sean O'Casey Bridgebus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Sean O'Casey Bridge to Kilmainham Gaolbus 60 / ...
1h€7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swords to Kilmainham Gaoltaxi 17.6 km
19 min€30–40Line 41 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Swords Castle to Abbey Street Lowerbus 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Eden Quay to Inchicore Librarybus G1 / ...
1h 31m€6
Swords to Kilmainham Gaol by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Kilmainham Gaol is to drive which costs €2 - €5 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Kilmainham Gaol is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs €30 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Kilmainham Gaol. However, there are services departing from Seatown and arriving at Kilmainham Gaol via Sean O'Casey Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Swords and Kilmainham Gaol is 23 km. The road distance is 17.6 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Kilmainham Gaol without a car is to line 500 bus and tram which takes 57 min and costs €5 - €7.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Swords to Kilmainham Gaol, including transfers.
Swords to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Swords Express, depart from Seatown station.
Swords to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Swords Express, arrive at Sean O'Casey Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Kilmainham Gaol is 18 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Swords to Kilmainham Gaol.
There are 1102+ hotels available in Kilmainham Gaol.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Seatown to Kilmainham Gaol via Sean O'Casey Bridge and Kilmainham Gaol in around 1h.
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- info@luas.ie
- Website
- luas.ie
Tram from George's Dock to Suir Road
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- feedback@swordsexpress.com
- Website
- swordsexpress.com
Bus from Highfield Green to Sean O'Casey Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
Bus from Seatown to Sean O'Casey Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Sean O'Casey Bridge to Kilmainham Gaol
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Swords Castle to Abbey Street Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Eden Quay to Inchicore Library
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
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