There are 6 ways to get from Tralee to Swords by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
2h 51m€30–89Train, line 41 bus
- Take the train from Tralee to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Swords Castlebus 33 / ...
4h 58m€32–44Bus
- Take the bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712 / ...
5h 14m€32–44Drive 308 km
- Drive from Tralee to Swordscar 308 km
3h 20m€54–78Train
- 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 53m
Tralee to Swords by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Swords is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Tralee to Swords is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs €29 - €90.
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 Limerick Arthurs Qy and Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Tralee to Swords. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Spencer Dock via Mallow and Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
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 and line 41 bus which takes 4h 58m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 51m 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 51m and costs €29 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 14m, you could also train, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Swords, Ireland?
Ryanair flies from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Swords Castle via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Terminal 1 Zone 2, and Airport Zone 15 in around 5h 14m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–70
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tralee to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €28–40
Train from Tralee to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Mallow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Swords Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Adare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 61 511070
- hello@flightlink.ie
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Adare to Airport Zone 12
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
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Booking & Getting There
Tralee to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Tralee to Swords train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow 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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