There are 5 ways to get from Tralee to Swords by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tralee to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
4h 55m€32–44Fly
cheapest- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
3h 25m€30–85Bus
- Take the bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Red Cow Luasbus 300
5h 5m€32–44Drive 308 km
- Drive from Tralee to Swordscar 308 km
3h 20m€54–77Bus via Adare
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Adarebus 13
- Take the bus from Adare to Airport Zone 12bus 722
5h 40m
Tralee to Swords by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Swords is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tralee to Swords is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Tralee to Swords. However, there are services departing from Tralee Prnce's St and arriving at Swords Castle via Red Cow Luas and Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Tralee to Swords. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Abbey St. via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Tralee and Swords is 350 km. The road distance is 308 km.
The best way to get from Tralee to Swords without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Tralee to Swords, including transfers.
Tralee to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Tralee Prnce's St station.
Tralee to Swords train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Tralee to Swords is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €29 - €85 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Swords, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Dublin Heuston once daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Red Cow Luas every 3 hours. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tralee to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €28–40
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €26–40
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Adare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Adare to Airport Zone 12
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Tralee to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Tralee to Swords train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tralee to Swords is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Tralee to Swords.
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