There are 6 ways to get from Tralee to Swords by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
2h 50m€29–84Train
- Take the train from Tralee to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
4h 57m€32–44Bus
- Take the bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Red Cow Luasbus 300
5h 7m€32–44Drive 308 km
- Drive from Tralee to Swordscar 308 km
3h 20m€53–76Train via Mallow
- Take the train from Tralee to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
5h 11m€35–48Bus via Adare
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Adarebus 13
- Take the bus from Adare to Airport Zone 12bus 722
5h 52m
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 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tralee to Swords is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs €28 - €85.
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 7m.
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 57m.
The distance between Tralee and Swords is 292 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 57m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 50m 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 fly which takes 2h 50m and costs €28 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Swords, Ireland?
Ryanair flies from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB) twice daily. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Dublin Heuston twice daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tralee to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €28–40
Train from Tralee to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Mallow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
- 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 40m
- 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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