There are 4 ways to get from Swords to Knock by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorristrain 804 / ...
5h 25m€34–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Claremorrisbus 721
5h 52m€32–50Drive 211.3 km
- Drive from Swords to Knockcar 211.3 km
2h 42m€37–54Bus via Swinford
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Swinfordbus 22
6h 45m€39–58
Swords to Knock by bus, tram, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Knock is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Knock is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Knock. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Knock via Airport Zone 11 and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Swords to Knock. However, there are services departing from George's Dock and arriving at Claremorris via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Swords and Knock is 253 km. The road distance is 211.3 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Knock without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Swords to Knock, including transfers.
Swords to Knock bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Airport Zone 11 station.
Swords to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Swords to Knock is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Knock, IE-MO, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Airport Zone 11 to Claremorris every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €19–27
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Swords to Knock bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Claremorris station.
Swords to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Knock is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Swords to Knock.
There are 78+ hotels available in Knock.



