There are 6 ways to get from Swords to Tralee by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee Prnce's Stbus 300
5h 59m€31–44Fly
cheapest- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
4h 5m€27–84Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain Ic
6h 6m€34–48Drive 308.2 km
- Drive from Swords to Traleecar 308.2 km
3h 20m€53–76Line 41 bus, train
- Take the bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lowerbus 33 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain Ic
6h 10m€32–45Bus via Abbeyfeale
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Abbeyfealebus 722
- Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
6h 45m
Swords to Tralee by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Tralee is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Tralee is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Seatown and arriving at Tralee Prnce's St via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Swords to Tralee. However, there are services departing from George's Dock and arriving at Tralee via Dublin Heuston and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Swords and Tralee is 320 km. The road distance is 308.2 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Tralee without a car is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Swords to Tralee, including transfers.
Swords to Tralee bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Swords to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Swords to Tralee is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €27 - €85 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Tralee, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee Prnce's St every 3 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highfield Grn to Tralee via S O'Casey Br, George's Dock, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Mallow in around 6h 6m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Mallow to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Dublin Heuston to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €28–40
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee Prnce's St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €27–40
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Abbeyfeale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Abbeyfeale to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Abbeyfeale to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
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Booking & Getting There
Swords to Tralee bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Tralee Prnce's St station.
Swords to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Tralee is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Swords to Tralee.
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