There are 6 ways to get from Swords to Maynooth by bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Dublin Connolly to Maynoothtrain Ic / ...
1h 30m€7–9Line 41 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swords Castle to Drumcondra Stnbus 33 / ...
- Take the train from Drumcondra to Maynoothtrain Ic / ...
1h 42m€6–8Drive 35.9 km
- Drive from Swords to Maynoothcar 35.9 km
30 min€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swords to Maynoothtaxi 35.9 km
30 min€70–90Train
- Take the train from Malahide to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Maynoothtrain Ic / ...
1h 39m€7–11Line 500 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Seatown to Eden Quaybus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Tara Street to Maynoothbus C3 / ...
1h 52m€7
Swords to Maynooth by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Maynooth is to line 41 bus and train which costs €5 - €8 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Maynooth is to drive which takes 30 min and costs €6 - €10.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Seatown and arriving at Maynooth via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Swords to Maynooth. However, there are services departing from Malahide and arriving at Maynooth via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Swords and Maynooth is 45 km. The road distance is 35.9 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Maynooth without a car is to line 500 bus and train which takes 1h 30m and costs €7 - €10.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Swords to Maynooth, including transfers.
Swords to Maynooth bus services, operated by Swords Express, depart from Seatown station.
Swords to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Malahide station.
The best way to get from Swords to Maynooth is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €7 - €12. Alternatively, you can line 500 bus and bus, which costs €8 and takes 1h 52m.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Maynooth, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Swords Pavilions to Maynooth via Malahide Stn, Malahide, and Dublin Connolly in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seatown to Maynooth via Eden Quay and Tara Street in around 1h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Drumcondra to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Malahide to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Connolly to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- feedback@swordsexpress.com
- Website
- Swords Express
Bus from Swords Village to S O'Casey Br
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
Bus from Seatown to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Swords Castle to Drumcondra Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Tara Street to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Swords to Maynooth bus services, operated by Swords Express, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Swords to Maynooth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Maynooth is 36 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Swords to Maynooth.
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