What is the cheapest way to get from Swords to Shankill?

The cheapest way to get from Swords to Shankill is to line 41 bus and bus which costs €6 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swords to Shankill?

The fastest way to get from Swords to Shankill is to drive which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.

Is there a direct bus between Swords and Shankill?

No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Shankill. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Stonebridge Close via Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Swords to Shankill?

The distance between Swords and Shankill is 37 km. The road distance is 31.2 km.

How do I travel from Swords to Shankill without a car?

The best way to get from Swords to Shankill without a car is to line 500 bus and train which takes 1h 21m and costs €7 - €10.

How long does it take to get from Swords to Shankill?

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Swords to Shankill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swords to Shankill bus from?

Swords to Shankill bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Swords Castle station.

Train or bus from Swords to Shankill?

The best way to get from Swords to Shankill is to line 41 bus and bus which takes 2h 8m and costs €6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Swords to Shankill bus arrive?

Swords to Shankill bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) station.

Can I drive from Swords to Shankill?

Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Shankill is 31 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Swords to Shankill.

Where can I stay near Shankill?

There are 952+ hotels available in Shankill.

Swords to Shankill - 5 ways to travel via train, line 500 bus, and line 41 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Swords to Shankill 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
1. Take the bus from Swords Village to Sean O'Casey Bridgebus 500 / ...
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Shankilltrain Ic / ...
1h 21m
€7–9
Line 41 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swords Castle to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)bus 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) to Stonebridge Closebus E1
2h 8m
€6
Drive 31.2 km
1. Drive from Swords to Shankillcar 31.2 km
34 min
€6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swords to Shankilltaxi 31.2 km
34 min
€45–60
Train
1. Take the train from Malahide to Shankilltrain Ic / ...
1h 37m
€7–9

Swords to Shankill by bus, foot, and train

242Weekly Services

1h 21mAverage Duration

€7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swords to Shankill.

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Distance: 36.8 km
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Shankill, IE-D, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Swords Castle to Stonebridge Close via Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Malahide to Shankill every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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